The Ramesseum, once the grand temple of Ramesses II, now holds the broken remains of a statue that defies explanation even in pieces. What kind of force can shatter 1,000 tons of carved stone?
Discover Xiong'an, China: The City of the Future. From robots and sensors to a points-based population management system, find out what makes this up-and-coming smart city appealing to Chinese citizens, and what other countries may think about it.
In ancient Egypt, physicians were healers, priests, pharmacists, and anatomists, pioneering medical practices that shaped the future of healthcare. So, what does a recent discovery tell us about them?
Uncover the truth about glass beaches. Find out where sea glass actually comes from, how it is formed, and why these previous dump sites have become hotspots for treasure hunters.
Explore these 12 bucket list resorts in the world's most isolated places. From mountainous winter wonderlands to tropical paradises, these destinations can only be accessed by helicopter. Find out what makes these isolated vacation hotspots so popular.
In 1974, something ancient stirred beneath the Ethiopian soil. A chance discovery in the Afar Depression would soon draw the world's attention to a remote patch of earth and a skeleton that had quietly waited for millions of years to be found.
From its traditional origin to prestigious world races, this ultimate guide to dog sledding reveals all the intriguing details about this arctic mode of transportation.
It can be tough to memorize everything that happened in history class in high school, but there are some pretty clear highlights that we’re all expected to remember. However, there are some questions about our history that a lot of Americans get wrong—and these are the most common ones.