Cinnamon is known as the world's oldest spice. Learn about Cinnamon's 4,000-year journey from ancient Egyptian rituals to ...

From restored Old Cairo to the newly expanded New Cairo, this Egyptian capital is undergoing a sweeping cultural and urban ...

Egypt is a staple on many travel bucket lists, largely because it is home to the Pyramids of Giza—the only surviving site ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

Modern tools and good old-fashioned digging revealed royal tombs, World War II shipwrecks, and the oldest Egyptian genome ...

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 ...

Learn more about the Pyramids of Giza, who they were built for, and the possible methods used to complete them.

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 ...

Archaeologists found the first ancient canoe in Lake Mendota back in 2021. Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. In 2021, archaeologists diving in Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, spotted something ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Pyramid of Menkaure, one of ...