One of the most infamous heists in the cultural institution’s history was the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa—when Pablo Picasso ...

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Stretching almost 1,500 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is so vast that just 20% has been surveyed. With tourism funding ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open in its entirety — from pyramid views to Tutankhamun’s treasures, here’s what you can ...

The legendary pair share their thoughts on the craft of photography, what goes into a great shot, and what they hope for the ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

An archaeologist is piecing together what the V-shaped stone structures—some stretching 500 feet long—were used for.

Walk the path of a cult initiate and explore the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the Greek island of Samothrace in this meticulous virtual re-creation of the sacred grounds.

Some sixty years after her grandmother discovered “Nutcracker Man,” Louise Leakey unearths his long-lost hand—reviving a ...

Nighttime underwater photos show fish hanging out with jellyfish and anemones — perhaps seeking their protection.

In the forests of South Africa lurks an arachnophobe’s nightmare – Nephila kowaci, the largest web-spinning spider in the world. The females of this newly discovered species have bodies that are 3-4 ...