The realm of insects is right in front of our eyes, filled with kaleidoscopic characters flaunting vibrant colors and dramatic action. But it’s so minuscule, it’s easy to miss. That’s why photographer Takuya Ishiguro hacked his camera—a risk that paid off. Once he perfected the setup, he was able to capture the tiny but glorious lives of the insects around his home of Osaki, Japan.

National Geographic was on the ground in Egypt in 1923 for the opening of King Tut’s burial chamber. Maynard Owen Williams, the magazine’s first foreign correspondent, was among the first to see the treasures inside—which will now be on display at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. In these archival photos, see the care in which the objects are handled and the excitement among reporters and royalty witnessing the archaeological event of the 20th century.

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