It's widely considered one of the cradles of civilisation. But a new study has revealed that people living in ancient Egypt ...

Researchers have sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — ...

The pottery wheel from Mesopotamia first appeared in Egypt at about the time the man lived, a period when the earliest ...

Scientists have sequenced the oldest known DNA from ancient Egypt. It belonged to a potter who lived 4,500 years ago. This rare genetic snapshot offers new insights into the diverse ancestry of early ...

More than 4,500 years ago, at the dawn of Egypt’s pyramid age, a man was laid to rest in a ceramic pot. He was then sealed ...

Introduction Europeans did not think we would find out about our black human species that inhabited Europe before the arrival of the Caucasians from the Caucasus Mountains in Central Asia .

Ancient Egypt is a period of time that elicits great fascination and, even today, secrets from that era are continuing to be uncovered. For the first time, scientists have now been able to sequence ...

From Samoa's natural beauty to the Caribbean allure of Saint Kitts. Explore the countries that start with the letter 'S'!

Welcome to our live blog, bringing you the latest developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional ...

It brought to the forefront the danger that living in Britain as a Jew is hazardous to your health. Jewish communities ...

Syria blamed the Islamic State group — entered with a rifle and began firing. As worshippers tackled him, he detonated an ...

With the world feeling more volatile than ever, especially after the most recent turmoil in the Middle East, itchy-footed travellers could be forgiven for cooling their heels untill things calm down.