Was Cleopatra beautiful? The archaeological evidence
Cleopatra VII Philopator, commonly known simply as Cleopatra, ruled over Egypt during the century preceding the birth of Christ.
Author : Robyn Antanovskii
Debate still rages over date of Thera eruption
During the height of the Greek Bronze Age, a volcano erupted on the ancient Greek island of Thera (modern Santorini). The violent eruption sent six
Unmasking Tutankhamun : the figure behind the fame
Following the amazing discovery of the Egyptian king's near-intact tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamun became a household name worldwide. By Robyn Antanovskii
World’s oldest shipwreck reveals incredible cargo
Accidentally discovered by a Turkish sponge diver in 1982, the remains of the 3,300-year-old Uluburun shipwreck lie 10km off the coast of southern Turkey.