The ancient Egyptians didn't want tomb robbers to pilfer treasures in the pyramids, so how did they stop thieves?

For centuries, Egypt’s pyramids have inspired awe, mystery, and endless speculation. But how old are they really? In this investigative documentary, we dive into the science of carbon dating to ...

In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt—believed to be the oldest of the ...

At nearly 3,000 feet above sea level in the misty highlands of West Java, Indonesia, a series of moss-covered stone terraces ...

Egypt’s oldest pyramid, The Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, may have been built using some seriously high-tech kit. At least that’s according to a new study published in July. The authors found that the ...

Ground-penetrating radar has helped archeologists identified buried wonders below the surface. Now, a new study from Japanese and Egyptian researchers reveals the discovery of an L-shaped structure ...

A branch of the Nile that no longer exists helped the ancient Egyptians construct 31 of their famous pyramids, including the pyramids at Giza, a new study finds. Researchers found that this branch, ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

How the Egyptian pyramids were built has long been a mystery. Constructed as tombs for the pharaohs over 4,000 years ago, more than 100 of them remain. The largest one, the Great Pyramid of Giza, was ...