A tall, four-sided narrow tapering column, these majestic geometric pillars first made their appearance in ancient Egypt, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of temples. True obelisks are ...

But exactly how much did these obelisks weigh? In this NOVA game, you can find out by comparing the weight of the largest ancient obelisk to a herd of elephants.

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.

dance was a huge part of daily life How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? Do you have poor posture at work?

French Savant Pierre-François Bouchard finding the Rosetta Stone is just the beginning of unlocking the secret language of ...

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 ...