Deep in Egypt’s western desert, Alexander the Great entered the Temple of Amun seeking answers—and left proclaimed the son of a god. Step inside the ancient ruins of Siwa Oasis, where mystery, myth, ...

The defeat of the Persians in 334 B.C. at that location provided a monumental turning point in the success of Alexander and ...

Ancient Egyptian artefacts hidden high away in a monastery in the Tuscan hills of Italy. From mummies, sacred texts, links to ...

The cutting of the Gordian Knot by Alexander became a metaphor for solving difficult problems by employing simple, drastic solutions.

Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the ...

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The ancient Egyptians took a number of measures to safeguard the pyramids. But did they ever resort to booby traps? The answer, Egyptologists told Live Science, is an emphatic no. "No, they didn't use ...

The 2018 NBA Draft was one of the more memorable classes in recent memory. With two consensus top-five stars and three more All-Star caliber players, this class is loaded with top-end talent. After ...

ST. LOUIS – On the heels of President Trump’s announcement claiming Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to Autism, families are advocating for Autism, including a St. Louis boxing champion, Devon ...

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