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

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 ...

Aerial photo showing a fifteenth-century citadel on the island of Pharos, where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, and a digital image of the underwater remnants of the monument Coin showing the ...

Cruising along the Seine was a dream we had held close for years. An upscale river cruise through France, from Paris to ...

Sobering images of buildings, bridges and monuments damaged or destroyed in wars and conflicts throughout history. While some ...