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 ...

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There’s something electric about walking down a street where every stone beneath your feet has witnessed empires rise and fall. In a handful of places around the globe, the ancient past doesn’t hide ...

Nature has always inspired humanity with its boundless beauty, power, and mystery. Whether travelers are exploring towering ...

"Some of our ancestors were very skilled observers." A team of international researchers say they've uncovered new data on ...

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 ...

Because this record survived, we know more about ancient Chinese history, the rotation of the Earth, and past solar activity ...

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

Kiowa tribal members revisit their ancestral homelands to honor their creation story during the anniversary of the United ...