For both his immediate and extended family, Dr. Howard Tucker did not only embolden career aspirations, but was also an ...

Mexico is filled with ancient wonders, including pyramids. These structures aren't just impressive piles of stone—they're ...

Once radiant with otherworldly light, the Giza pyramids hide lost secrets about ancient Egypt’s greatest architectural ...

For decades, the construction of Egypt’s pyramids has remained one of archaeology’s most enduring enigmas. From long ramps to large labor forces, prevailing theories have leaned heavily on physical ...

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 Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid, has survived millennia of earthquakes, erosion, and collapse. After 14 years of restoration, archaeologists finally stabilized this 4,700-year-old ...

Now that the Grand Egyptian Museum is fully open, it’s a great time to plan a trip to Egypt. Here’s how to choose what you can do easily on your own and where a guided tour is beneficial. ByJohanna ...

Researchers from Cairo and Munich uncovered “air-filled voids” beneath Menkaure pyramid’s eastern face, suggesting a long-suspected hidden entrance. Using electrical resistivity tomography, radar, and ...

(CNN) — Spotted from an airplane by remote sensing equipment, a vast and ancient Maya complex was hidden from view for millennia by forest and fields before it was made public in 2020. Five years on, ...