Yet at its most vulnerable moment in the year 335 BC, Thebes was utterly abandoned by its luminaires. Overconfidence and ...

Father’s Day has just passed us by. Late being better than never, here is a belated salute to Father’s Day as celebrated by our old buddy Oedipus in Greek mythology land. If you think your family ...

For decades, researchers have speculated about a hidden door beneath the Sphinx’s ear. This video dives into the evidence and ...

The idea that the Sphinx hides a burial chamber beneath it has fascinated researchers for years. Now, new evidence could point to the final resting place of a forgotten ruler.

One of Cairo's must-see attractions is the Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental sculpture. Situated by the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx impresses with its size – it measures 66 feet ...

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“Reforming Rome,” Francis used to say, “is like cleaning the Sphinx of Egypt with a toothbrush.” The image illustrated the difficulty the pope faced during his pontificate, which just ende ...