Archaeologists in Egypt have Unearthed the World's Oldest Known Beer Factory, Thought to Date Back 5,000 Years
Thought to reach back to 5000 BCE, archaeologists have unearthed what's being called the world's oldest beer factory, in Abydos.
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Archaeologists in Egypt Discover Mummy With Gold Tongue
In the Classical-era city of Taposiris Magna, in Egypt, a number of mummies were recently discovered, one of which had a gold tongue.
King Khufu's Solar Boat Is on the Move After 4,600 Years Next to Egyptian Pyramids
King Khufu's solar boat is on the move after 4,600 years of sitting next to the Egyptian pyramids-watch the video, and history being made.
Scientists Digitally 'Unwrap' Pharaoh Amenhotep Mummy, While Leaving 3,000 Year-old Artifact Untouched
A new study, published in Frontiers, shows a digitally unwrapped Pharaoh Amenhotep. Take a look at the images from Cairo University here.
Thanks to Cheap Solar Prices, Egypt Will Use its Sunshine for World's Largest Solar Park
The park, which is located on a 14-square mile plot of land near Aswan, will be home to 32 different power plants, reportedly making it the largest solar array in the world.
Watch World's Tallest Man and Shortest Woman Meet For the First Time
The world's tallest man just met the world's smallest woman in Cairo – and the photos only show a fraction of how amazing it was.
Students Develop One-Passenger Vehicle That Runs On Air
The undergrads plan on developing the little vehicle so that it can eventually top 63 miles per hour.
Muslims and Christians Work Together in a New Egypt
Stories of Christian-Muslim solidarity in Egypt have not been widely reported, but they deserve to be. During the protests, Christians stood in a circle around Muslims during their Friday prayers to protect them from police. And last Monday, Muslims stood around Christians in Tahrir Square as they conducted mass.
Kitten Survives 3000-Mile Trip From Egypt to UK Locked in a Box
An 8-month old kitten snuggled inside a shipping container full of linens in Egypt and survived 17 days without food and water during a 3,000 mile journey.
Egyptian Billionaire Now In Talks to Buy Two Entire Islands for Refugees
Naguib Sawiris is one step closer to creating a new homeland for refugees pouring into the EU, entering talks to buy a pair of private islands in Greece.
Shattering Stereotypes: Islamic Militant Extremists
Hassan Karatiya is a former Islamic militant in the Egyptian underground who traded in his bullets and bombs for a shot at success. He was offered a small business loan to lure him back to mainstream society in exchange for a promise to abstain from violence.
Volunteerism Erupts During Egyptian Protests in New Spirit of National Pride
While Egyptians battle for their political future, social change is already sweeping the country. Amid the protesters, volunteers are sweeping the streets, picking up litter, and handing out food.
Coke's Ramadan Campaign Promotes Tolerance With Label-Free Cans, Stunning Ad
The global beverage company is pushing for a world without labels by dropping its own–and releasing a stunning TV ad to promote tolerance in the Middle East.
Volunteerism Erupts During Egyptian Protests in New Spirit of National Pride
While Egyptians battle for their political future, social change is already sweeping the country. Amid the protesters, volunteers are sweeping the streets, picking up litter, and handing out food.
Mubarak Finally Steps Down as President of Egypt
Massive celebrations are underway in Egypt today after the 82-year-old Hosni Mubarak officially stepped down from his role as president of the largest Arab country in the world.
NASA Satellite Helps Find 17 Unknown Egyptian Pyramids
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have located seventeen lost pyramids throughout Egypt after studying images produced by a state-of-the-art infrared technique that allowed them to clearly see the ruins underground.
Teen Risks Jail to Climb One of The Seven Wonders of the World (WATCH)
A German tourist thought it would be worth going to jail to take pictures from atop the Great Pyramid–but the cops let him go after seeing his photos.
Breakthrough in Arid Egypt For Making Salty Sea Water Drinkable
A breakthrough design out of Egypt could dramatically cut the cost of purifying water—and make the process easy enough for individuals to do themselves.
Teenage Girl Turns Plastic Trash Into Million-Dollar Biofuel
An Egyptian high school student has discovered a new process that cheaply turns mountains of plastic trash into tens of millions of dollars in biofuel.
Update: Billionaire Is "Optimistic" About Buying Island for Refugees
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is more optimistic than ever that he'll soon buy an island where Syrian refugees can live. Here's an update...
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