No fewer than seven Queen Cleopatras ruled ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, as a new book explains, writes David ...

Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.

From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

The northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) is an extravagant waterbird adapted to forage in dry, open habitats, and is ...

I tell my AI mom — let's call her MomBot — I'm having doubts about our decision to bestow her with everlasting life through ...

Seafood is a serious business in Malta and the charming village of Marsaxlokk is a favourite amongst fish fans. Malta's largest and most beautiful harbour, it's worth a trip simply to see the brightly ...

The Azawakh (pronounced “Az-a-walk”) has a well-documented history, unlike some other ancient breeds with murky pasts. As a result, the Azawakh’s most curious and noteworthy characteristics are known ...

Park City began its life as a rough-and-tumble silver mining settlement in the 1860s. The mountains that now host world-class ...

Devon Walker had his best-ever bit during tonight’s Update. The guy’s been putting in the work without quite breaking through, so taking the bull by the horns is a time-honored SNL tradition going ...

In 1930, archaeologists found he lower half of a massive statue of Ramesses II. Now, they've discovered the long-missing top ...

For ages, the Judean Desert has kept its ancient secrets buried under layers of sunbaked silence. But now, one of those ...