This is Ball’s Pyramid, located southeast of Lord Howe Island, Australia. Towering nearly 600 meters above sea level, it’s the tallest volcanic stack in the world.

Experience the creativity and expertise behind this hand-built Egyptian-style pyramid complex, crafted entirely with primitive technology, natural materials, and rudimentary tools. Follow the process ...

From a small island off the coast of Panama to the farthest reaches of space, the Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the ...