Not all ghost towns are from the Old West, and the reasons vary why a popular tourist destination might become abandoned.

A skyscraper almost as tall as London’s Shard has been built in the middle of a forest. The huge, twisting tower has been ...

Photos held in a German archive reveal how barriers were tested to prevent East German citizens attempting to flee to freedom ...

The Pergamon Museum is a remarkable institution at the heart of Berlin, celebrating Greek culture and architecture.

- East Berliners get helping hands from West Berliners as they climb the Berlin Wall, which divided the city since the end of ...

A 'freedom' party is held at the Brandenberg Gate and art installations line the route where the wall stood. The historic moment 35 years ago led to the collapse of communism in eastern Europe and the ...