Throughout history, the reconstruction of ancient buildings has blended archaeology, politics, and tourism, often reshaping our perception of the past. From the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy to the ...

It shapes the world we live in in profound ways that are not always fully appreciated as they are normally taken for granted. Greek architecture does remind us of the importance of harmony, balance, ...

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken landscape near the ruins of Taposiris Magna.

The ancient Greek Temple of Aphaea on the Greek island of Aegina is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country.

We unlocked the secret to making ice less than 200 years ago. Long before compressors and electricity, cultures around the world found ingenious ways to gather, store and use ice. Take a look.

Learn why a tiny fraction of spiders live in groups rather than go alone, showing social behaviors that may be linked with ...

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at a sun-powered strategy from ancient civilizations to bring fresh, cool air into buildings; track individual monarchs on their migration to ...

The cult behind these rocks likely revolved around water, supported by the stones’ fish-themed designs and placements near ...

Are those teeth on your forehead or are you just happy to see me? In the curious case of chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, ...

Underneath a temple in the ancient ruined city of Taposiris Magna, archaeologists discovered a vast tunnel, referred to by experts as a "geometric miracle". The structure was discovered 13 metres (43 ...

Ireland’s islands regularly inspire artists and filmmakers, and given their wild, rugged beauty, it’s easy to see why, writes ...

The building's journey through time began not with a king, but with a wealthy Norman merchant in the 12th century.