Ground-penetrating radar has helped archeologists identify buried wonders below the surface. Now, a study from Japanese and Egyptian researchers reveals the discovery of an L-shaped structure along ...

When Howard Carter broke into the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922, the treasures he found in the sealed chambers were not the only thing on his mind. He also feared a curse, the legendary curse of ...

Ancient history is full of examples of violence, not only in the form of torture and killings, but also in entertainment and sports. From the bloody gladiatorial combats of ancient Rome, to the Maya ...

This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Amelia Blanford Edwards was one of a stream of European travelers drawn to see the wonders of Egypt at ...

Limestone stela of Sekhemka and Henutsen, Abusir, Egypt (left) and front view of the limestone stela (right) The white limestone stela is 3.5 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide and depicts the couple ...

King of the First Dynasty.

A recent exhibition showcased India’s ancient board games, but their archaeological evidence has also been found globally. It ...