Discover the history and scale of the Great Wall of China, stretching over 13,000 miles across rugged terrain. Learn about its construction, purpose, and how it has served as a symbol of strength and resilience throughout the...

In 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. The theft drew more attention to the portrait at the same time that photography brought copies of the image to people all around the world. This surely raised the Mona Lisa's...

The picturesque region of Lahaul Spiti recently experienced a fresh blanket of snow, delighting tourists and transforming the landscape into a breathtaking wonderland. The snowfall, with its ethereal beauty, added a magical touch to the...

Timelapse of a sunset over Mohatta Palace, an exquisite example of Mughal architecture, today an art gallery in Karachi. Time lapse, colour corrected.

Timelapse of a sunset over Mohatta Palace, an exquisite example of Mughal architecture, today an art gallery in Karachi. Time lapse.

A snake charmer at work on Clifton Beach, Karachi

A snake charmer at work on Clifton Beach, Karachi. Colour corrected.

Various images in the area surrounding the Old Fort in Lahore, a Mughal stronghold

Various images in the area surrounding the Old Fort in Lahore, a Mughal stronghold. Colour corrected.

Sunset over Mohatta Palace, an exquisite example of Mughal architecture, today an art gallery in Karachi

Sunset over Mohatta Palace, an exquisite example of Mughal architecture, today an art gallery in Karachi. Colour corrected.

Butchers' area at the old Empress Market, Karachi

Butchers' area at the old Empress Market, Karachi. Colour corrected.

Daily life at Karachi's old Empress Market. Colour corrected.

Daily life at Karachi's old Empress Market

HEADLINE: London puts on a rockin' finish to Olympics

CAPTION: London bid farewell to the 2012 Summer Games during a raucous closing ceremony Sunday, with help from the reunited Spice Girls, a Monty Python anthem and a...