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

The Greek city of Rhodes emerged victorious from a yearlong siege by the Macedonian noble Demetrius Poliorcetes in 304 b.c. To commemorate their city’s resilience, the Rhodians built a towering bronze ...

Volcanic eruptions could have fueled the spread of the Black Death plague across medieval Europe, according to a new study ...

Understanding the complex network of preceding events and their consequences is the only way to get a clearer picture of the ...

National Geographic Explorer Peter Campell provides an inside look at the early stages of a heritage crime investigation.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a monumental structure built on the island of Pharos. Soaring over 350 feet tall, its three tiered design featured a ...

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 ...

The 10 best European city breaks – and where to stay this winter - Fly out this festive season to some of the Travel Desk’s ...