The essential guide to visiting Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s ...

Earliest long-snouted fossil crocodile from Egypt reveals the African origins of seagoing crocs

In the Egyptian Western Desert, where red sandstones and green shales rise above the arid plains of Kharga Oasis, ...

7 Notorious Sibling Rivalries Throughout History

Nobody knows how to get under your skin quite like a sibling does. For many, these squabbles typically never amount to ...

A trove of artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty has been found in 63 tombs

A trove of artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with the country's ...
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The Greek Education That Shaped Cleopatra’s Character

Cleopatra was a brilliant intellectual shaped by Alexandria, where her Greek education forged her philosophy, science, and ...

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape — one gourd at a time

A pumpkin sculpture depicting fictional Swedish book character Pippi Longstocking, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near ...
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From Pharaoh to Prisoner: Cleopatra’s Final Hour and the Fall of Egypt

When Rome declared victory, Cleopatra VII confronted the humiliation of being marched before the masses. On 10 August 30 BC ...
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Cleopatra’s Bold Return: From Banishment to Ruling Egypt with Caesar

Cleopatra VII wasn’t just a queen—she was a master strategist. From reclaiming her throne after exile to forging a powerful alliance with Julius Caesar, she transformed Egypt and cemented her legacy ...