Wonders of the World

Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?

Science

Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?

Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?

How to plan the ultimate Central American adventure

Travel

How to plan the ultimate Central American adventure

How to plan the ultimate Central American adventure

This wonder of the ancient world may have an untouched tomb

History & Culture

This wonder of the ancient world may have an untouched tomb

This wonder of the ancient world may have an untouched tomb

How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style.

History Magazine

How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style.

How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style.

Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?

Travel
World Heritage

Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?

Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?

Age-old secrets revealed from the first metropolises

History Magazine

Age-old secrets revealed from the first metropolises

Age-old secrets revealed from the first metropolises

The Lighthouse of Alexandria shone for over a thousand years

History Magazine

The Lighthouse of Alexandria shone for over a thousand years

The Lighthouse of Alexandria shone for over a thousand years

Vote for your favorite book cover!

Vote for your favorite book cover!

Vote for your favorite book cover!

We know where the 7 wonders of the ancient world are—except for one

History Magazine

We know where the 7 wonders of the ancient world are—except for one

We know where the 7 wonders of the ancient world are—except for one

Rise of the Colossus, Rhodes' wonder of the ancient world

History Magazine

Rise of the Colossus, Rhodes' wonder of the ancient world

Rise of the Colossus, Rhodes' wonder of the ancient world

Watch: Workers Risk Their Lives to Fix the Great Wall of China

Watch: Workers Risk Their Lives to Fix the Great Wall of China

Watch: Workers Risk Their Lives to Fix the Great Wall of China

Tethered by a simple rope held by a partner, workers balance from precipitous heights to repair one of the world's most famous structures.

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