In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

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Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Jan. 22, through Wednesday, Jan. 28 ...

From new releases such as The Mushroom Tapes to classics like Anna Karenina, these are the summertime reads WA authors are reaching for on their time off.

When Napoleon Bonaparte embarked upon a military expedition to Egypt in 1798, he took with him a team of scholars, scientists and artists. Together, they produced the monumental Description de ...

An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

Cheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The Nile was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, and its inundation was the pivotal annual event in Egyptian civilization. Every summer, between May and September, the river gradually swelled until it ...