A look at a truly mysterious painting, 'The Questioner of the Sphinx', by Elihu Vedder, and the context in which it was ...

Most portraits and self-portraits reflect an air of sadness and uncertainty. A self-portrait from the Lamentation series is ...

Most of us go about our lives thinking that death is a stranger we will only encounter once in our lives, that it will not suddenly sneak into our homes and steal away our loved ones. But, through the ...

In the heart of Bukhara, where caravans once traded silk and spices under the desert sun, something new is simmering, and it ...

When you hear the word “mummy,” you might think of spooky stories, bandaged figures with outstretched arms, or even the ...

Hunting falcons for use in sport is illegal in Egypt despite the recognition of falconry by the UNESCO as living human ...

This illustrator makes post stamps that reflect the Egyptian streets we see today.

In Takhayal Takhayal, Danny Arafa invites children and adults alike to see Cairo anew through rhymes, illustrations, and a ...

Travellers planning a long weekend trip from Dubai are truly spoiled for choice. Not only is Dubai International Airport one ...

Pendleton brings the Wild West to life with its genuine cowboy spirit and unhurried pace. This eastern Oregon treasure sits surrounded by golden wheat fields that stretch to the horizon. The wide-open ...

A handprint dating back 4,000 years has been found on a "soul house," a type of ancient Egyptian tomb offering, which will go ...

Researchers have unveiled an ancient Egyptian handprint that was left on a soul house tomb offering 4,000 years ago.