Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

The majority of the beads were found in a large cavern, worn by mostly female skeletons estimated to be between the ages 18 ...

The pyramids of Egypt are among the greatest engineering achievements in human history. Built over 4,500 years ago, they ...

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

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

Athens named World’s Leading City Break Destination 2025! Explore ancient wonders, vibrant nightlife, rooftop bars, festivals ...

Many of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites are overshadowed by their more famous neighbors, leaving countless ...

Abu Dhabi opened a world-class Natural History Museum, in December 2025 as the spectacular Zayed National Museum—an immersive ...

Unearthed: Raw Beauty showcases rare, ancient gems and minerals from around the world at the Natural History Museum through ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

The Amarna Letters contain records of ancient lords and rulers seeking to establish diplomatic ties with Egyptian pharaohs.

New research led by the British Museum has found evidence of the world’s oldest human fire-making activity in Barnham, ...