Discover the allure of Paris landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre. Experience the magic of the City of Light.

The first ancient Egyptian astronomical observatory has been discovered. Located in the ancient city of Buto, this 2,600-year ...

My heart is breaking. My soul is aching,” an archaeologist said, as Israel’s bombardment threatens or destroys Roman amphitheaters, crusaders’ citadels and centuries-old souks.

An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.

Black artists have long claimed ancient Egypt as their own. Now they’re telling their stories in person on the museum’s floor.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a collection of remarkable architectural achievements, have long captivated the ...

Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the ...

The original statues of the Christus and the apostles were made of plaster, and are currently inside the Thorvaldsen Museum in Copenhagen. The completed marble Christus was placed inside the Church of ...

One of the most famous tombs in all of Egypt was holding a family secret: another body.