A general view of the Colosseum covered by scaffolding awaiting the start of the restoration work on October 9, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images) The Colosseum has survived earthquakes, severe weather, countless wars, stone-robbers and almost two thousand years of neglect, but an ambitious restoration project is set to begin on December, with the goal of returning the crumbling monument to its former glory. In September, four floors of scaffolding went up on the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater...

While spending more than three months on a ship, photographer Luke Casey captured images of life at sea from behind the circular window of his cabin. (Photo: Luke Casey) A trip on a cruise ship orcan be one of the most extravagant and luxurious travel experiences. But there's a less glamorous side to life at sea, which could mean months of isolation, cramped conditions and facing the daily dangers of sea and weather. In his series titled "Porthole," Hong Kong-based...

Looking over the rugged mountain peaks, lush green countryside and windswept surf that laps the shores of remote South Atlantic isle Tristan da Cunha, it’s easy to see why sailors shipwrecked there in the 1800s never wanted to leave. But then, leaving is no easy feat: at a staggering 1,501 miles from its nearest neighbor, St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote permanent settlement on earth. And while its population has grown — today, nearly 300 souls...