In an excerpt from his new book Dinner with King Tut, Sam Kean explores a weird and wild '90s experiment to replicate ancient ...

The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a ...

Alonso notes that the most important thing anyone can do, especially in the U.S., is plant milkweed native to where they live ...

For some brain changes, the age that women go through menopause may be a factor. Those whose periods cease before 47 are more ...

Like Scandinavia, this remote island has built a culture around remoteness, creativity, slow living, and a deep respect for ...

Brazilian landscapes are known for their drama, with thundering waterfalls, rippling sand dunes and even a Grand Canyon all ...

One of the last few vestiges of old-world Japan, Iya Valley is a remote, rural region in Western Tokushima where thatched ...

Nile crocodiles are generally considered to be much more aggressive than American alligators or American crocodiles,” says Adam Rosenblatt, an expert on crocodilians and postdoctoral associate at the ...

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s ...

Very little of the chatter on social media takes up the real lore that makes the region so rich in spooky storytelling.

From visiting ancient rock art to sipping wine while on safari, here are the best things to see outside of the most touristed ...