This striking side-by-side comparison reveals the dramatic evolution of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel—from its sand-choked rediscovery in the 19th century to its current state as one…

Beneath the vast, sun-scorched skies of the Giza Plateau, nestled among the weathered limestone ruins, lie mysterious granite objects that defy easy explanation. Carved with astonishing precision,…

A popular Victorian-era tourist attraction is back up and running. People can once again climb over the giant Bowder Stone in Keswick, Cumbria, after the National Trust…

In the ancient streets of Pompeii lies one of the most remarkable preserved Roman homes – the House of the Tragic Poet. This magnificent residence, frozen in…

In a poignant discovery that transcends the boundaries of time, archaeologists in China have unearthed the interlocked skeletons of a mother and child, their loving embrace enduring…

Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island, is the captivating home of the enigmatic Moai, imposing stone monoliths that have silently overseen the island’s landscape for…

In the 1920s, British archaeologist Leonard Woolley embarked on a series of groundbreaking  excavations at Ur, a city of immense historical significance in Mesopotamia. During these excavations, Woolley…

In the scorching heat of June 1934, amidst the rugged expanse of Wyoming’s San Pedro Mountains, two determined gold prospectors persisted in their relentless pursuit of wealth,…