In a Nubian tomb dated to around 4500 BC, archaeologists found a decorated ostrich egg. Carved into its surface are three ...

History is often taught as if advanced architecture followed a single European arc—from classical stone temples to Roman engineering, from medieval cathedrals to modern cities—while Africa appears as ...

Dr. Scheuring's study suggests the Great Pyramid used pulley and counterweight systems for construction The pyramid contains 2.3 million limestone bricks weighing between 2 to 60 tons each ...

A 7,000-year-old ostrich egg found in a Nubian grave might depict one of the most recognizable sights in the world: the pyramids of Giza. But if that’s true, it means they were already standing 2,000 ...

From the glass atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the three great Pyramids of Giza are perfectly framed on the desert horizon. The architects designed it this way; a deliberate alignment connecting ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Pyramid of Menkaure, one of ...

While the Egyptian pyramids are the most famous, they are not the only ones; in fact, one country has even more. Credit: Greekreporter Archive Pyramids are geometric structures found around the world ...

From the iconic pyramids of Egypt to the lesser-known discoveries in Sudan, a journey through ancient history unveils intriguing mysteries. While Egypt's pyramid monuments loom large, Sudan's ...

Jada Pinkett Smith’s new Netflix documentary series on Cleopatra aims to spotlight powerful African queens. “We don’t often get to see or hear stories about Black queens, and that was really important ...