Silver clouds are formed at an altitude of 80km - on the border with space. They are visible in June and July only at places lying between latitudes of about 45° to 70° north latitude. These clouds ...

Belarusian Dzianis Yermolenka finished one step away from the pedestal on the final day of the 2025 ECA Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint European Championships.

Thirty years after its discovery, pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which stood watch long ago in the harbors of ...

At Petertide, Andrew Davison explores the origins of words associated with Holy Orders. Illustrations by Dave Walker ...

Catch Beyoncé live, check out the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and attend a book talk on DC's Latino immigrants.

A French team of archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery - the ruins of a 3,400-year-old Egyptian town near the modern-day city of Alexandria, that was possibly built by the legendary King ...

The Babylonians developed 12 astrological signs, some of which were later incorporated into the Western zodiac. However, it was the ancient Greeks who named these 12 star signs after ...

Standing tall on the island of Pharos in ancient Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria once soared over 350 feet, guiding sailors and symbolizing the might of Alexandria. Built in the 3rd century ...

Dates: 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Writing: Hieroglyphics, a writing system that uses pictures; hieratic, a quicker type of "cursive"; and demotic, a written short-form script Ancient Egypt's gods ...

Take a flight over the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt, with this stunning drone footage, offering an aerial view of the Mediterranean coast, its ancient landmarks, and the blend of modern and ...

On Women’s Day, we must remember the remarkable ancient Greek women who defied conventions and left a lasting impact on philosophy, science, politics, and the arts. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public ...