The loss of the ancient world's greatest repository of knowledge has been mourned for centuries—but Julius Caesar may not ...

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

When Genghis Khan died in 1227, he left behind a united Mongolia, a vast empire, and an unsolved mystery—his final resting ...

Throughout our history, the magazine’s storytelling has relied on photographers—and on artists such as Fernando Gomez Baptista.

Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to shape modern history. Frank Toland is a park ranger for Tuskegee Airmen ...

In 1797 the “petticoat band” showed up to vote for the New Jersey state legislature, but only on a technicality. Their impact ...

An American skier made history on Wednesday as the first to descend Mount Everest's notoriously narrow north face route.

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

It smells of manure and is stained by tobacco juice. It's where tough men dance to keep loose and a few men say their last ...

After years of planning, the mountaineer Jim Morrison successfully descended the narrow Hornbein Couloir—notching an ...