The Sun aligned on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 on face of King Ramses II’s statue at his great temple in Abu Simbel, southern ...

Few countries have the political stability and geography necessary for a good spaceport. Oman is often called the ...

Explore how Cleopatra VII was not just a royal ruler but a scholar who mastered languages, understood hieroglyphs, and grew ...

The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the ...

Since opening in 2002, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has become a landmark of learning in Egypt, combining millions of books ...

Explosive volcanic eruptions on early Mars may have transported water ice to equatorial regions, according to a modeling ...

It was in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII instituted a major reform of the calendar, which has since been almost universally adopted.

When it comes to ancient civilizations and the rich tapestry of human history, some countries stand out for their remarkable longevity and cultural heritage. The world is home to several nations that ...

Archaeologists found a bone whistle used by ancient Egyptian guards to warn of grave robbers, shedding light on how royal tombs were protected. The whistle made from a cow’s toe bone was recovered ...

After that, Egyptian royals were buried at the Valley of the Kings near ancient Thebes.) "I found the statue hidden under the sand, and nearby was a false door inscribed with the name 'Messi,'" Zahi ...

New research from Japan's iron-rich hot springs shows how early microbes may have harnessed iron and oxygen during the Great Oxygenation Event. Some 2.3 billion years ago, the Earth would have been ...