Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient ...

Upheaval Dome is a giant rock formation in southeastern Utah with two potential origin stories, although most scientists ...

Given its unique nature, the ancient barf was also determined by a committee to be “Danekræ”. This term refers to natural objects found in Denmark that are of scientific or exhibition value ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

Earth’s mantle behaves like a slow-moving fluid, but that hasn’t stopped two vast regions at its base from maintaining a separation from the rest. These continent-sized areas are hotter than ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

Was Stonehenge an ancient calendar? A new study says no. The Carnac stones, located in Brittany in northwestern France, date back around 6,000 years. They consist of about 3,000 stones ...

Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...

PARIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Societe Generale (SOGN.PA), opens new tab, France's third-biggest listed lender, has agreed to sell its subsidiary in Mauritania to a consortium led by asset manager Enko ...

Mauritania has launched an electronic visa (e-visa) system for international travellers, including South Africans, who wish to visit the country. As reported by the Travel News, the Embassy of the ...

Mauritania and Senegal have expressed their shares resolve to strengthen further their already strong cooperation ties and to enhance their relations across multiple sectors, including security, ...