There are several ancient monuments proving that our predecessors possessed knowledge of astronomy and used it for practical purposes.

A spectacular timelapse recorded in Tromsø, Norway on January 21 shows an aurora borealis of extreme intensity dancing across ...

History is often taught as if astronomy followed a single European arc—from Greek philosophy to Renaissance telescopes to modern science—while Africa appears absent or myth-bound. This series, “When ...

Unearth the mysteries of ancient civilizations as you journey through time in our captivating exhibit. Discover the architectural wonders of the pyramids, the enigma of Stonehenge, and the intricate ...

One of the most famous and recognizable asterisms of the night sky is the Belt of Orion, a tight belt of three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka) in the constellation of Orion, which has given ...

Along with bonus stargazing targets!

An ancient Mayan manuscript known as the Dresden Codex has been shown to contain a remarkably accurate method for predicting ...

January 8th holds historical significance. The Mona Lisa arrived in the US in 1963. Russia launched its Luna 21 mission in 1973. Archaeologists found Queen Sesheshet's mummy in 2009. The day also ...

An ancient Mayan calendar, the Dresden Codex, was able to predict eclipses for centuries, revealing surprising scientific ...

Relief of Osiris from the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, Egypt’s first king Osiris sailed around the world spreading knowledge, exactly like the Feathered Serpent ...

Discover Jasper, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in no small part due to the abundant fauna that calls the National ...

While tourists flock to Kona’s sunny shores, Hilo remains authentically, stubbornly itself – a place where rain-slicked streets lead to century-old storefronts, where farmers market mangoes taste like ...