Hormuz crisis: When an energy shock becomes a food emergency

The Hormuz crisis is driving a global food emergency, as soaring energy and fertiliser costs push vulnerable countries closer ...

Egyptian mummy unearthed with literary text on abdomen in first ever find

Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt have unearthed a mummy with a passage from Homer’s “Iliad” ...

Become a backyard geologist—in one week

National Geographic's Wonder Lessons will teach you how to navigate the stars, spot cloud types, recognize common trees, and ...
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Alexander’s Legacy: The Ptolemaic Era of Greek Rule in Egypt

When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BCE, he signaled the beginning of the era of Ptolemaic rule. His general ...
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As a Teacher in Gaza, I Saw Education Bring Hope. Israel Has Extinguished It.

Peace, hope, and lost promises are the ironic threads that hold the pages of many stories of young students in Gaza.

Egypt's Grand Museum opens after many delays

We visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, a spacious museum outside Cairo dedicated to displaying artifacts from ancient Egypt. It has finally opened its doors after decades of planning and construction ...