The ancient Egyptians used levers in building the pyramids. Although it is not known exactly how they erected the great obelisks, it's a pretty sure bet that they used levers in some way.

In 1995, a NOVA team dared to demonstrate firsthand what has mystified historians for millennia: how to raise an obelisk using only materials and techniques the ancient Egyptians might have used.

The obelisk is now a single unit ... It will present more than 50,000 artefacts from Ancient Egypt, including the full collection of King Tutankhamun presented all together for the first time ...

How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? Do you have poor posture at work? So did the ancient Egyptians Do you have poor posture at work? So did the ancient Egyptians A ...

French Savant Pierre-François Bouchard finding the Rosetta Stone is just the beginning of unlocking the secret language of ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Along with the efforts of Thomas Young, a ...

Traditionally found in formal gardens, obelisks are fancy plant supports that have four sides and a pyramid-shaped top. In ancient times, obelisks were impressive structures made of stone.

An exquisite gallery made of seashells needs shoring up, a priceless Rubens is saved from falling down, and an ancient Egyptian obelisk is cracking up. Show more Every year, millions flock to the ...

The second source of our knowledge of ancient Egypt is derived from the writings ... from the 13th to the 18th dynasty, the obelisks. The mathematical genius of Egyptians was wonderful.