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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were daring and dazzling constructions that have burned bright in the human imagination right up to the modern day.

When Alexander the Great founded a settlement at the junction of three continents in 331 BC, he created a metropolitan powerhouse that would shape global history. Islam Issa hails the genius of ancient Alexandria.

In this deeply researched book, the historian and TV documentary maker Bettany Hughes explores the fascination these brilliant adventures of the mind continue to hold for us.

Islam Issa’s Alexandria: The City that Changed the World is a history of Egypt’s second city.

Islam Issa’s lively history of the city races through two millennia, taking us from Homer to 2011's Arab Spring, via Napoleon and EM Forster

Ruin the currency and you ruin the country.

/PRNewswire/ -- A fixture on any serious travellers itinerary for centuries thanks to its abundant architectural marvels and important historic sites, Egypt...

Celebrating the late artist & activist on her 69th birthday.

Egypt has one of the most ancient histories of any nation. This article explores the most populous cities in Egypt and what makes them popular tourist sites.

From a Danish palace that survived a fire to a Japanese military fortress, these are the most beautiful castles in the world that you should visit.