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The Seven Wonders of the World refers to a well known list of seven remarkable construction projects from classical antiquity.

Once you've made it to Cairo, here is the information you need to make a successful trip to the Egyptian Pyramids!

Galloping across the Arabian Desert on a white Arabian stead with the Pyramids and Cairo in the distance, should be on everyone’s ‘list of things to do before you die.'

The history of Egypt dates back to 9500 BC, with the beginning of Egypt's Pre-dynastic Period.

The stone temples of Malta are the world's oldest free-standing structures, older than the Pyramids, Stonehenge, and Avebury, yet the strange cart ruts may be even older.

It’s called the Temple of the Magicians because it is so steep that the legend is this Mayan ruin in the Yucatan was built by a mystical dwarf.

From Colorado to the Bahamas to Spain, Seniors Find Exotic Tours for February 14. How about a jet trip around the world? Cross-country skiing? Walking Morocco?

Are your children curious about the ancient Egyptian custom of mummification? Do they want all the "disgusting" details?

Civil engineering is one branch of the engineering profession, and is concerned with the understanding development of structures meant for public use.

Keeping toxins like plastic or lead-based paints out of little ones' hands (and mouths) is surprisingly easy, fun and inexpensive.

The traditional four questions asked as part of the Passover or Pesach seder remind Jews of the meaning of Passover and the Jew's freedom from slavery in Egypt.

Looking for a Halloween party idea? Tired of spaghetti worms, grape eyeballs, and fake spiderwebs? Consider alternatives to traditional decorations and party themes!

Castor oil used in packs or applied topically is said to be a remedy for pain and soreness, joints, warts, skin, lymph nodes, digestion, insomnia, hyperactivity and more.

The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization

Dating from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to today, the unique chemistry of essential oils makes them precious treasures for healing.

Havana's Columbus Cemetery is one of the largest in the world with over 500 mausoleums, chapels and tombstones. Its memorials tell the story of the people of Havana.

The introduction of radiocarbon (C14) dating in the 1950s led to a dramatic change in the way we view prehistory. New developments are providing more surprises.

With Apple's recent release of the new 3Gs iPhone and system 3.0, a slew of new apps takes addictive time-wasting to a new level. Here are seven fun, time-wasters.

One of the largest ancient cities in Mesoamerica is Teotihuacan, located about 25 miles outside of Mexico City.

Brazilian author Paulo Coelho introduces us to a boy's mystic journey across plains and deserts as he searches for his one worldly treasure.

The Egyptian language is beautifully demonstrative of how a language can change over time through a natural, philological progression.

The history of the skyscraper from the 1800s when taller buildings became a necessity in the United States. Architect and designer Jenney conceptualized its beginnings.

Being able to place events and people into historical context starts with an understanding of Ancient Egypt's chronology divided into dynasties and kingdoms.

Since 1986, UNESCO has conferred World Heritage Site status on some of Britain's most famous places, with more to come.

Having made blockbusters like Independence Day, Stargate, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich goes back a hundred centuries, with mixed results. 5.5/10

For those who wish to skip the big wedding, an elopement can be an ideal way to say "I Do." But even eloping benefits from planning ahead.

A visit to the Orkney islands north of Scotland is incomplete without a visit to some of the major archaeological wonders of our Neolithic past.

Everyone wants the perfect honeymoon to follow their perfect wedding; but then, everyone is different. This list offers a great range of holiday ideas.

Most cooks would be lost without the pungent aroma and taste of garlic. Fortunately, garlic is a food staple that's easy to grow in the home garden.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is not a good movie. It's actually quite poor, quality-wise, committing just about every cardinal sin a screenplay can make.

The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability.

The most attractive monuments of Paris are not only built of mortar and stone. The green spaces and gardens in Paris are among the most beautiful in the world.

Researchers demonstrate the mechanism behind garlic's incredible antibiotic powers and its cardiovascular and cholesterol lowering benefits

The accidental discovery of a rock by a soldier would change Egyptology and provide a window into the language and belief systems of a celebrated ancient culture.