Mali is a land of stunning contrasts, with a cultural richness and history that make it a unique destination in West Africa.

Dec. 12, 2024 — Neanderthal genes make up 1-2% of the genomes of non-Africans. Scientists analyzed the lengths of regions of Neanderthal DNA in 58 ancient Eurasian genomes of early modern humans ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a sacred spiritual gathering that takes place every 12 years, rotating between four pilgrimage sites in India. It aligns with astrological positions, making it the holiest time ...

December 26, 2024 • Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all ...

What do we know now about this abandoned ancient enclave? A Buddhist temple at Dandan-Oilik was first excavated by Marc Aurel Stein in 1900. It consists of a central cella nested in a larger ...

Egyptian authorities have arrested two men for attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the bottom of the sea, the country’s interior ministry said in a Monday statement.

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We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Mali. The Embassy of Canada in Bamako is following the situation and providing consular service for Canadians in Niger. Canadians in need of ...

When did the church get involved? In ancient Rome, marriage was a civil affair governed by imperial law. But when the empire collapsed, in the 5th century, church courts took over and elevated ...

Driving in Texas can be pretty unsafe at times, but what is the worst time to drive in the Lone Star state? A new study from injury lawyers Bader Scott using data from the National Highway Traffic ...