Kirsty Masterman discovers a wealth of history – and Cairo’s famous street food – in the Egyptian capital.

Even walking the magnificent staircase leading to the exhibitions holds real grandeur; lined with statues of ancient kings ...

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...