The Djed was one of the most enduring symbols of ancient Egypt, representing stability and endurance. . Closely associated with Osiris and later Ptah, it symbolized divine authority and protection.

The blocks weighed dozens of tons each and consisted of upright pillars and crossbeams that once formed the entrance to the ...

In the story, Napoleon did not argue or plead. He pulled a knife from his belt, looked the fortune teller dead in the eyes, ...

Ancient historians described a vast labyrinth in Egypt so immense they claimed it surpassed the pyramids themselves. Modern surveys and satellite scans now suggest large underground chambers may still ...

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

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and ...