May 02 2011

Where’s Bin Laden’s Body?

Osama bin Laden has reportedly been killed, but his body is gone.

Apr 26 2011

Colossal Statues of Tut’s Grandfather Resurface

Amenhotep III reigned during a time when Egypt was at the height of its prosperity and cultural development.

Apr 18 2011

Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Dodges Jail Time

A one-year jail sentence handed down Sunday seemed to put to an end Zahi Hawass’ career.

Apr 14 2011

Disappearing Desert: Guarded Border Imperils Ecosystem

Tag: Animals,Biodiversity,Deserts,Middle EastEmily Sohn @ 11:00 am
The border between Egypt and Israel is testing the ability of ancient deserts to survive through tough political times.

Apr 12 2011

Priceless Egyptian Treasures Returned

The artifacts were stolen when vandals and looters broke into the Cairo museum during the January revolution.

Mar 09 2011

Egypt’s Archaeological Sites Stand Unguarded

Following the revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, a new unprecedented wave of looting and vandalism washed over Egypt.

Mar 07 2011

Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions

The recent looting of Egyptian artifacts raises thorny cultural questions of preserving history.

Mar 03 2011

Designing Protest-Friendly Cities

Tag: Middle East,Peoples and GovernmentMarianne English @ 11:40 pm
Many physical and social factors influence the success of a protest.

Feb 17 2011

Priceless Pharaoh Statue Found Near Garbage Can

The story of the looted artifacts at the Egyptian museum almost reads like a crime-fiction story.

Feb 14 2011

King Tut Statues Stolen From Egypt Museum

Following the exit of Egypt's President Mubarak, the minister of antiquities reverses an earlier statement and reveals valuable objects were stolen during a recent break-in.

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