Deep in the Sahara Desert, surrounded by nothing but space and sand, hundreds of ancient human skeletons have lain for thousands of years. Who were they? And what were they doing ...

One of the hottest classes of drugs in the world owes part of its origin story to a weird desert lizard with a venomous bite ...

Today, the Sahara is a 3.6-million-square-mile expanse of blistering sand, sweeping dunes, and barren rock. It defines the very concept of an inhospitable wasteland. Yet, hidden deep within the arid ...

Whether you’re tackling the deserts of Namibia or the jungles of Uganda, the safari experience is heightened when you do it under your own steam. Here are some of the best self-drive adventures to be ...

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, spanning 9.2 million square kilometres (3.6 million square miles) – an ...

Crocodiles and alligators are among the most powerful predators on Earth. With crushing jaws, armored bodies, and remarkable ...

Tinariwen went from Saharan weddings to Grammy-winning acclaim – but violence has forced the desert blues masters into exile. Now, a new generation is stepping in to help ...

Explore the best deserts in the world. These vast open landscapes offer an outdoor experience with plenty of opportunities to ...

Zozan Pehlivan is Associate Professor of History at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das ...

Often overlooked as a Mediterranean destination, Tunisia is a country with one of the most diverse landscapes in North Africa, featuring Roman amphitheaters, Islamic holy cities, crystal-blue-water ...

Henry Haselock is a qualified expedition leader, adventurer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He has led many expeditions across the world and completed a world-first crossing on foot of ...

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the first animals to crawl onto land were strict meat-eaters, even as plants had already taken over the landscape. Now scientists have uncovered a ...