Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Catch a robot jockey camel raceFor centuries, camel jockeys in this region were small children, but today there’s a more 21st-century rider: robots. Fast, chaotic and with a futuristic nod towards an impending robot apocalypse, owners drive on the outskirts of the track, pressing buzzers to get their robots to whip.

Memphis History

Memphis has a turbulent history but one that has played a significant part in America's civil rights and musical history. Native American Indians lived along the Mississippi River for 10,000 years. The first Europeans to arrive were the Spanish in the 1540s, followed by the French and English.

Afghanistan History, Language and Culture

History of AfghanistanImportant ancient kingdoms of Afghanistan include the Median and Achaemenid Empires. In the 4th century BC Alexander the Great reached the country, leaving behind a Hellenic legacy that would linger for centuries.The Kushan Empire from the 1st to the 3rd centuries AD found Afghanistan at perhaps its ancient peak, expanding through