The departure of U.S. forces from the bases comes after the U.S. military completed the transfer of some 5,700 accused Islamic State militants from detention centers in northeast Syria to prisons in ...

This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire ...

If you’ve ever scrolled through social media, you’ve likely seen the endless devotion modern humans have for their feline ...

The mystery of the works of an American naval base in Nea Makri, Greece has investigators of unexplainable phenomena speak of ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

An Egyptian papyrus from the 13th century BC describes giant warriors and reopens a global historical and biblical debate.

As the first notes of “Deliver Us” rise from the musical pit in Decker Auditorium later this month, Iowa Central Community College’s stage will transform into ancient Egypt — a world of plagues, ...

The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas. It is one of dozens of heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed during the war. With major ...

Trachoma, an infectious eye disease and once a leading cause of blindness, is declining worldwide. Explore how it spreads, its long history, and how global efforts are working to end it.

The city of Naucratis was the earliest ancient Greek colony in Egypt that served as the connecting and trading post between ...

3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Text Sparks Fresh Debate Over Biblical Giants ...