A major excavation in Egypt’s Nile Delta is drawing renewed attention to the fate of Queen Cleopatra. Archaeologists believe the ancient site of Taposiris Magna may conceal her burial place. If ...

She spent twenty years chasing a ghost. Now, the Dominican archaeologist who convinced Egypt to let her dig says the moment has arrived. Kathleen Martínez has teamed up with Robert Ballard—the man who ...

An immersive exhibition exploring the life of Cleopatra will open in London in March 2026, using holograms, virtual reality ...

The Obamas’ 2017 White House farewell party and Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s wedding were both a last dance before the world ...

An Egyptian archaeologist believes he's narrowing in on the tomb of Queen Nefertiti, the legendary queen whose burial site has eluded historians for generations. Zahi Hawass is the subject of a new ...

A high-level international team of archaeologists, led by the renowned Dr. Kathleen Martínez Nazar, has officially launched field operations at the Ruins of Pueblo Viejo to locate the remains of the ...

Encephalitis lethargica is an illness that attacks the brain, leaving the victims like living statues—speechless and ...

Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to ...

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

The mythical “Cloud People” have descended from legend — straight into real life. Archaeologists in southern Mexico have uncovered a stunning 1,400-year-old tomb built by the ancient Zapotec ...

Tomb Raider is now in production. The series stars Turner as Lara Croft, the ambitious archaeologist and adventurer. Tomb Raider’s cast includes Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara’s tech-support friend; ...

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in southern Mexico, adorned with complex carvings, which has been called “the most significant archaeological discovery of the last decade.