The daughter of one pharaoh and wife of another, Hatshepsut ultimately declared herself pharaoh, ruling as a man would for over 20 years

Cacao became so important to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations that they used it in religious rites and as currency

Some people are just better at deciphering cat facial expressions than others ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The sharklike "Helicoprion" lived 275 million years ago and could slice its prey in two with its buzz saw jaw

Certain places attract photographers like magnets; we are drawn to them without quite knowing why

"I was really pleased to finally capture this moment, after thinking about it for years," writes Your Shot photographer Tara Kerzhner, who captured this striking shadow play around a climber in Oregon's Smith Rock State Park.

Almost lost to history, trees grown from seeds that went to the moon on Apollo 14 can still be found across the United States—if you know where to look

Wildlife crossings save money and lives—both animal and human

The world's forests are getting drier and people are living closer to them, ushering in a dangerous new era

Watch this young grizzly bear play with a camera, resulting in an adorable aquatic selfie video