Near an oasis in the Gobi Desert, the stupendous mural-covered grottoes capture centuries of Buddhist art.

The legions of the Roman Republic set out to subdue the Mediterranean world in the name of the city. Rome’s military leaders eventually demanded total control.

As U.S. forces closed in on Japan in 1945, the nation’s military leaders refused to consider surrender. They were unprepared for the destruction yet to come.

A glimpse into why corporate professionals are going on midlife retreats