In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who ...

They say every spooky story starts with a friend of a friend, and that’s precisely what makes urban legends so addictive.

Scientists in the UK have poured cold water on a long-standing myth that people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage ...

Washington’s strategy treats the Horn as a strategic zone for resources and security, not state-building, leaving regional ...

Infrastructure gaps, from transport corridors to energy systems, continue to stifle industrial growth and regional trade ...

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the workshop production of The Thousand and One Nights, a reimagining of the ...

Eddie Maloka explores the urgent need for South Africa to recognise its strategic position between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, this article reflects on historical parallels and advocates for the ...

Thousands of Afrikaners, descendants of the first European settlers in South Africa, celebrated on Tuesday the "Day of the ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Looking back, the initial contact had all the elements of the earliest “Nigerian prince” email scams. The writer, who uses the name of a real member of a real book club, opened with detailed flattery ...

Some stories sound made up until you see the evidence lined along the shore. In northern Tanzania, Lake Natron transforms dead animals into eerie, statue-like forms that look carved rather than ...

The 2026 list reflects how global travel is evolving--where cultural richness, accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and traveler confidence intersect. From established tourism powerhouses to ...