Throughout history, multiple ancient civilizations practiced the horrifying ritual of burying people alive. Victims included ...

Over the past two decades, exhibits like Gods in Color and Chroma have popularized the idea that the ancient world was awash in color. But what do we really know about how ancient peoples understood ...

As ancient cities grew, so did inequality. To build great civilizations, people need to concentrate power – and power, almost ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Tomorrow, the great American eclipse will sweep across North America, and millions will experience total darkness. It's an eerie and mysterious experience even though at this point, we know exactly ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

In the center of Siena, Italy, a cathedral has stood for nearly 800 years. A black-and-white layer cake of heavy stone, fine-cut statuary, and rich mosaics, the imposing structure—now visited by more ...

In addition to the many magnificent historical monuments in Greece, the country boasts several unique sunken cities and ...

A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground.

The resting place of Noah’s Ark—a ship said in the Bible to have saved two of every animal during an ancient Great Flood sent by God to flush evil out of the world—may have been located thanks to a ...

Reconstruction of mural depicting ritual performance from Teleilat el Ghassul (Jordan), 5th to 4th millennium bce. Painted by Henry J. Soulen. National Geographic Magazine (published December 1957).