In our new series, Charlotte Mullins explores the visual history of the British Isles in 50 treasures, from Ice Age caves to ...

A Bible from 1525 with an incorrect map changed the way Europe imagined borders and territories for centuries.

When we think of old roads, tracks, byways, we naturally tend to visualize solid ground. Yet there are far earlier roads, known and followed by travelers since prehistoric times. The great river roads ...

In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.

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Recently, archaeologists have made a significant discovery—22 massive stone blocks, believed to be part of the lighthouse, have been raised from the Mediterranean Sea. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, ...

Even today, many people still believe that Christopher Columbus was the person who “discovered” America when he landed there in 1492. That belief overlooks the fact that indigenous people had already ...

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities uncovered a new and complete version of King Ptolemy III’s Canopus Decree, one of the most significant royal texts from the ...

Two monumental pylons form the entryway to the temple of Isis at Philae, which was built by the pharaoh Ptolemy II beginning around 260 B.C. Reliefs on this pylon depict the pharaoh Ptolemy XII ...

Thonis-Heracleion, Alexandria, Meroë, and Jenne-Jeno were once centers of sophistication and wealth, but their fortunes waned over time. Although their ancient splendors disappeared from sight, ...

In a strong field, our pick for the very best Assassin's Creed game is Assassin's Creed 2. Even all these years after its first release, it still offers the best overall experience thanks to a superb ...