Alexander the Great is one of the legendary conquerors of ancient history who sparked the imagination of generations of ...

At a time when the passage of time was dictated by the movement of the sun and the seasons, the introduction of “clock time” ...

According to a legend, Ptolemy II (284-247 B.C.) wished to have a copy of the Law of Moses in his famous library in Alexandria ... version into conformity with modern English and to render ...

in effect bringing these ancient Greek thinkers back to life again in modern times. Ironically, the survival of ancient texts — surely including many of the precious scrolls housed at the Great ...

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Returning for its 33rd year, NYBG's Holiday Train Show features miniature trains weaving through 200 plant-based models of iconic city landmarks.

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The Modern Alexandria Library- Photo Credit: Deposit Photos. Built in the bustling Egyptian city of Alexandria around the 3rd century BCE, this library wasn’t just a collection of books but a meeting ...