The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand as symbols of its rich history ... Egypt's second-largest city and the historic coastal gem of North Africa. Known for the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, ...

Despite the immense distance between China and the Mediterranean world, which limited direct contact between these civilizational groups, Zhao Rukuo was able to describe the ancient Lighthouse of ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

Such was the value of honey as a commodity that the Egyptian hieroglyph for ‘bee’ came to be used as the symbol for the ruler of Lower Egypt. In ancient Greece, bees and honey were a significant ...

The site houses a large temple dedicated to the god Osiris, from whom the city derives its Greek name. The name originates from the ancient Egyptian phrase “Per Wsir,” meaning “House of Osiris.” Key ...

Nestled in the southeastern region of the United States, Florida is a world-famous holiday destination. You’ll find many natural beauty, modern attractions, and must-visit historical places in Florida ...

The carvings also include depictions of abstract symbols and figures that look like ... Was Stonehenge an ancient calendar? A new study says no. The Carnac stones, located in Brittany in ...

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact Teresa Nowakowski Daily Correspondent The Derveni Papyrus, named for the ...