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Explore the rich history of the ancient spring festivals of the MENA region, including Akitu, Nowruz, and Shamm El-Nessim.

On Monday, January 27, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua said he would team up with leaders who will oppose President William Ruto in 2027 The former Mathira lawmaker said opposition leaders ...

The cemetery provides key clues about how the region transitioned into the great Ancient Egyptian civilization.

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"I must emphasize that I did not achieve anything alone; it was your sacrifices that preserved this nation," El-Sisi told one of the mothers of police martyrs. "I want all Egyptians to always ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

“She was a sacrifice.” Besides chest wounds, police also discovered various lacerations on Mundle's eyelid, arm, and abdomen, as well as bruising to her eye and leg. “Holness stated he ...

Increased levels of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere would’ve caused immense crop failure, potentially leading to the “sacrifice ... of the worries of these ancient people—DNA suggests ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society? My husband and I follow ...