In 1274 BC, two Bronze Age superpowers unleashed tens of thousands of warriors upon a single Syrian city, neither side able ...

The handshake originated thousands of years ago when Ancient Greeks used it to show their dominant right hand was not holding ...

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 ...

Beneath the crowded streets and ancient stone walls of Jerusalem, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable tunnel that offers a new glimpse into the city’s past. Hidden for centuries beneath layers ...

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

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

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 ...

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).

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 ...

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, ...