Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

The pyramid of the Old Kingdom pharaoh Neferirkare is the tallest in the necropolis of Abusir, where most of the kings of Egypt’s 5th Dynasty were buried. Next to Neferirkare’s monument are the ...

For 5,000 years scholars, generals, and mystics have been fascinated by the Egyptian pyramids. That obsession persists in the modern age. Today the Pyramids of Giza are surrounded by desert. But 4,600 ...

Part of the Tower of London has been closed following reports of criminal damage to a display case containing the Imperial State Crown, part of the Crown Jewels. Police said four protesters had been ...

Letter written hours before her execution in 1587 will form part of exhibition and programme of events in Perth aiming to bring queen’s story to life A letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots hours ...

Cities across the world are welcoming 2026 with stunning New Year's Eve fireworks displays and celebrations. In London, ...

For centuries, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza has been one of history’s greatest mysteries. How did the ancient Egyptians manage to move and carve massive limestone blocks, each ...

The controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene at a Dedham, Massachusetts church will remain until the priest can speak with the Archbishop of Boston Richard Henning. The display outside St.

Last March, a group of Italian scientists made headlines when they revealed the discovery of an extensive underground complex extending nearly 3,500 feet beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau, linking chambers ...

03:47, Tue, Dec 9, 2025 Updated: 03:54, Tue, Dec 9, 2025 A team of Italian researchers left the world astounded last March when they revealed the discovery of an enormous subterranean network ...

Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. Police were called shortly before 10:00 GMT on ...