February 19 Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"
February 17 'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.
February 17 Iconic 'Lovers' Arch' on Italian coast collapses on Valentine's Day Italy's famous "Lovers' Arch" rock formation collapsed on Valentine's Day after severe weather battered the coast, devastating a beloved tourist landmark.
February 16 Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots A Cotswolds town proposes fines on residents who leave out their trash cans in order to protect and preserve Instagram-worthy views that attract millions of tourists annually.
February 13 'Archaeological sensation' discovered at ancient Roman military camps Archaeologists discovered the first Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, dating to early 200s A.D. The site held over 1,500 artifacts that have been recovered.
February 12 Country offers new fast-track citizenship to wealthy Americans seeking other opportunities "Golden" visa programs are shifting from passive real estate endeavors to active startup investments, as Greece offers a new citizenship pathway for international entrepreneurs.
February 12 Island cracks down as tourists are slapped with new fees, fed-up locals revolt Residents at a beloved vacation destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now they've added fees for hiking trails, annoying visitors.
February 11 Human waste in Roman medicine? First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement' Roman medicine used human fecal matter mixed with thyme and olive oil in treatments, according to a surprising archaeological discovery from Pergamon, Turkey.
February 9 Forbidden passage? Secret medieval tunnel found beneath ancient pagan graves, archaeologists say Archaeologists in Germany discovered a mysterious medieval tunnel built inside a 6,000-year-old burial site, revealing fascinating layers of history.
February 8 Man drives 5,600 miles, spends over $12K chasing lifelong dream of extreme journey A Saudi man drove 5,600 miles from his home to Norway to see the northern lights, spending $12,300 on an epic three-week road trip adventure through 19 countries.