Jul 25 2011
Mysterious Statue Once Featured at Machu Picchu
The stone statue likely represented the great Inca emperor, Pachacuti, say archaeologists.
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Jun 20 2011
Iraq’s Ancient Ur Site in Danger
So far Ur, the Biblical birthplace of Abraham, has relinquished only a fraction of its antiquities.
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Jun 14 2011
The Night of the Blood Red Moon
Astronomer Mark Thompson explains why, on Wednesday, a lunar eclipse is set to dazzle night skies (but not in the U.S., sadly)
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Jun 07 2011
Pyramid Hieroglyphs Likely Engineering Numbers
Markings in red paint found within the Great Pyramid by a camera-toting robot are likely numerals used by builders.
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Apr 15 2011
Tyrannical Roman Emperor’s Home Reconstructed
Nero left behind a legacy of terror and depravity, but he had a stunning palace, which tourists can now view virtually.
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Apr 10 2011
About ’1,000 Relics’ Stolen During Egypt Uprising
Many items, including artifacts from the famous King Tutankhamun collection, were targeted by thieves.
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Mar 22 2011
Wart Detected on Egyptian Queen Beauty
King Tut's grandmother was a legendary beauty, but high-resolution images of her mummified face suggest her complexion wasn't perfect.
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Mar 11 2011
King Henry VIII’s Madness Explained
Could a genetic disorder and a rare blood type explain Henry VIII's health problems, his wives' miscarriages, and even his madness?
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Feb 03 2011
Are Revolutions Contagious?
Unrest has triggered more unrest especially since mass communication has allowed word to spread quickly.
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Jan 27 2011
Great Pyramid May Hold Two Hidden Chambers
A 3-D simulation of the 4,500-year-old structure suggests an ancient secret lies beneath the desert sand.
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