Heritage

One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii was sealed like a time capsule when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in A.D. 79.

Two House Democrats want to create a national historic park on the moon. The legislation would designate a park on the moon to honor the Apollo 11 mission, as well as preserve artifacts from other lunar missions.

The moai are monolithic carvings found on Easter Island. They represent deified ancestors, with overly large heads bearing enigmatic expressions.

The Taj Mahal, hailed as the jewel of India, is said to be the embodiment of love. Emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his favorite wife and queen, a Muslim Persian princess.

The Great Pyramid is part of Egypt's rich heritage. Constructed some 4,500 years ago, this colossal structure was the tallest in the world for thousands of years.

The legendary thunderbird is a symbol of power and strength, capable of creating rain and thunder storms, and shooting lightning from its eyes.

In the restored San Gennaro Catacombs, mosaics of jaw-dropping beauty glisten under high-tech lighting. Tombs that once housed the remains of Christian saints and martyrs are carved right into hardened volcanic ash.

The first Apple computer, introduced in 1976, will be sold at a London auction. Described as a "historic relic," it was the first personal computer with a fully assembled motherboard.

Across London, stalwart social institutions are being threatened by characterless renovation and demolition. To protect them, Kingston University students have applied for Unesco World Heritage status for the pub.

Perched in some cases on precarious cliff ledges, centuries-old log coffins and "body jars" are the only known traces of an unknown Cambodian tribe.