Alexandria is a city in northern Egypt on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest city in Egypt and is ...

In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.

Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next ...

The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E.

Do you know about the New Seven Wonders of the World?In 2000, a Swiss foundation started a campaign to select the New Seven ...

An impressive 7th-century AD statue head has been discovered in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, Egypt. This marble head, ...

A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made at Taposiris Magna, a historic site located 45 kilometers west of ...

The ancient universities of India were intellectual powerhouses that attracted scholars from distant lands interested in studying mathematics and astronomy as well as philosophy and medicine.

Egypt has been gearing up for war. Their purported enemies are the Houthis who have blocked the maritime lanes with their missiles and have brought Egypt’s economy to its knees. Their real enemy ...

Ahoy, landlubbers and sea dogs alike! Prepare to set sail on a journey to a place where the waves crash, the gulls cry, and the lighthouse stands tall like a beacon of maritime history. A ...

But first comes an update on the continuing efforts to save the Barnegat Lighthouse. There are many locals who fought hard to save the lighthouse, and others came from far away. The Tampa Tribune of ...

Of all the examples of pyramids in Egypt, the most famous is certainly the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still surviving, and for ...