Ancient Egyptian Temple Draws Thousands For Rare Solar Alignment, With Another Chance In February
By 2 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2,000 visitors were waiting at the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, in southern…
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A genetic analysis reveals new details on ancient couplings between humans and Neanderthals
NEW YORK (AP) — Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they lived in the same areas… NEW YORK (AP)…
When in Rome: Budapest pizzeria offers time-travel twist with ancient Rome-inspired pie
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — In Hungary’s capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to… BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP)…
Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday
VERONA, Italy (AP) — A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the… VERONA, Italy (AP)…
The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples
TIVOLI, Italy (AP) — Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby… TIVOLI, Italy (AP)…
An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment… QUITO, Ecuador (AP)…
Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan’s ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit
NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan’s ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads… NARA, Japan (AP)…
Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours
ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for… ROME (AP) —…
Millions celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, following ancient traditions
Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after much of the world marked… Millions of people…
In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing
BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the… BEIJING (AP) —…
Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America
On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church — with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass… On most Monday…