'Surrounded by an ocean of sand': Desertification pushes ancient city to the brink of oblivion
Chinguetti, Mauritania is home to some of West Africa’s oldest Quranic texts and manuscripts. It could soon be swallowed by the sand.
I went on a Nile River cruise — here’s what I wish I’d known beforehand
The Al Horeya is a new offering from TUI River Cruises. Sailing for the first time in November, it’s designed for Brits who ...
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Did the Spartans Throw Their Babies Off the Cliff?
Some sources claim that the Spartans threw their babies off a cliff if they were born with a deformity. Did this ever ...
Chinese animated blockbuster sparks hunt for ancient clues in museums
China's animated hit " Ne Zha 2 ," while captivating global audiences, has also inspired renewed interest in Chinese museum artifacts among viewers. The blockbuster has seen its box office revenue ...
‘I practiced 15,000 times over four years to be able to fit a sword down my throat’
Dan started practicing sword swallowing 10 to 12 times a day from 1997 but it wasn’t until four years later that he managed ...