The tale of the ancient Greeks in Libya begins in 630 BC with a group of islanders from Thera, Santorini, establishing Cyrene.
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
Its value as the key that unlocked the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs is world-famous—but the turbulent history surrounding ...
A sensational new papyrus from Israel documents fraud and sedition on the eve of a major Jewish revolt against Rome in the ...
Archaeologists excavating the remains of Rome's "Golden House," the opulent palace that Emperor Nero built for himself right ...
Nugus, north of Lake Mariout in Egypt, documented in research led by Sylvain Dhennin and his team, challenges the widespread ...
Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next ...
From ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, delve into the captivating stories behind the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Officials have announced a number of discoveries during excavations around the valley temple of the powerful Egyptian queen, ...
As a volcanic eruption darkened the sun roughly 4,900 years ago, a Stone Age culture sacrificed hundreds of decorated stone plaques to try to coax it back. A trove of engraved stones unearthed ...
Of all the examples of pyramids in Egypt, the most famous is certainly the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still surviving, and for ...