At Abydos Temple we saw the only known carving of Queen Cleopatra, one of Egypt’s best-known historical figures. There was no trace of her reputation as a femme fatale; instead she shook a set of ...

Archaeologist Rebecca Bradshaw on a project bringing relief amid a brutal civil war — and how America’s global retreat ...

Some sites are so stunning that no camera can do them justice. Others are so sacred or mysterious that photographing is strictly forbidden. Whether it’s for natural, cultural, or legal reasons, these ...

Creating the Grand Egyptian Museum has become a seemingly Sisyphean task, with years of delays suggesting it would be ...

The city is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, with the annual Macy’s fireworks show set to light up the skyline Friday night. From holiday transit changes and street closures to the ...