Cool facts about the country: First Arab nation to host a World Cup; 89% of its population are foreigners; “Machboos,” a spiced rice, is its most popular dish. Key players: Goalkeeper Craig Gordon ...

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Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what ...

How archaeologists are rediscovering the ancient world's most marvelous monuments The canonical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were renowned for their size or splendor and—in all cases—the ...

Exploring ancient ruins is like stepping into a time machine. Some of these ruins make you wonder how in the world they were ...

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

Archaeologists in Greece have uncovered the grave of an ousted noblewoman whom they are calling "The Lady with the Inverted ...

An international team of researchers has used knowledge of historical geography to reexamine the earliest datable total solar ...

Have you ever wondered where on Earth you will find the most beautiful waterfalls? It is a unique gift of nature that water ...