In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...

In a celebration of cultural exchange, the Egyptian and Qatari Culture Ministries, in coordination with the Egyptian Embassy ...

Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have some theories on who made the mysterious art.

Vote for the best art museum once per day until polls close on February 27 at noon ET. The 10 winners will be announced on March 6. Have questions? Read the official Readers' Choice rules. There's no ...

Deep beneath Rome’s Domus Aurea, archaeologists have unearthed a rare ingot of Egyptian blue — the world’s first synthetic ...

Rising mountain peaks and sharp rock formations cover the ocean floor, with corals, sponges, fish, and tons of sea creatures ...

The Museum of Art and History is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., though its open noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday.

F or centuries, Rome, Italy, has been a city of great importance. Once the center of the ancient Roman empire, today it’s one ...

Cairo is already a budget-friendly destination, but saving a few bucks here and there can allow you to do even more during ...

As physical media continues its comeback, The National rounds up the best releases this month across film, music, art and ...