Hannah Edgar

The ruins of this pre-Columbian megalopolis lie just an hour's drive from Mexico City, making it a must-see on any visit to the Mexican capital

In its heyday, the seaside town was the seat of the Carthaginians, whose North African empire gave ancient Greece and Rome a run for their money.

One of the largest pre-Columbian cities, with an estimated population of 35,000 at its peak, Chichén Itzá flourished between the 8th and 12th centuries CE.

Forty countries are represented in the exhibition, which decenters Western conceptions of queerness

The second-largest city in the Roman Empire is now the second largest in Egypt. Here's what to know if you go.

The ancient monument remains shrouded in mystery, although decades of archaeological research has gleaned some important findings.

Blending Arab and Hellenistic influences, the "Rose City" was built into vibrant red bluffs in southwestern Jordan.

Your guide to the famed Peruvian ruins, one of the world's New Seven Wonders.

The suddenness of Mount Vesuvius's eruption, has given us an incomparable look into Roman life 2,000 years ago.

Yes, American Gothic, Nighthawks, and A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte are all must-sees. But there are plenty of other treasures that are just as worthy of your time—if you know…