Iran has effectively closed the narrow strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point, attacking more than a dozen ships over ...

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategic waterways, but where did its name come from? Is it Persian, Zoroastrian, or something else entirely? Here’s the layered history behind the ...

Gaziantep is not just another food destination — it is officially recognized as Turkey’s culinary capital with more than 500 registered dishes. From garlic-heavy Beyran soup that sells out before ...

WASHINGTON — Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening conflict in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world's oil supply.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali introduces Spice Route Voyage in partnership with Indonesian yachting specialist Yacht Sourcing – a seven-day phinisi journey retracing the ancient maritime pathways that ...

Imagine a world where spices were worth their weight in gold. This isn’t a tall tale but a reality of the ancient world. The spice routes were a web of trade pathways that connected the East and West, ...

Researchers scoured previously classified Japanese military maps that accurately represent a lost Silk Road route. These maps detailed the Great Mongolian Road, which included key settlements and ...

Apple Watch has been an iPhone accessory from the start. And despite the product being capable of a lot sans iPhone, in many cases apps still depend on having a phone nearby. Fortunately, two popular ...

The ''first International Spice Routes Conference'' concluded on Thursday after three days of in-depth discussions on the fabled maritime corridor that established Kerala as a global hub of the spice ...

The International Spice Routes Conference, held at the historic Bolgatty Palace, underscores Kerala's significant transformation into a spice trade hub through centuries of cultural exchanges. The ...