Desmond Tutu is known as an erudite man who's a passionate speech maker. His acceptance speech in 1984 when he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize was no exception. In ... Read More

"Although we tend to see the march of species down through time as a single-file parade, with descendant succeeding ancestor in a neat line, the emerging science shows that the ... Read More

The 22nd of March was declared World Water Day by the United Nations in 1992. This year's theme is Coping with Water Scarcity, which highlights the "significance of cooperation and ... Read More

(Don't read this if you're squeamish!) Ever wondered just what the Ancient Egyptian embalmers did when they turned someone into a mummy? Well, these instructions on how to make a ... Read More

An exhibition of Tutankhamun artifacts previously toured America (and the world) back in the 1970s. This latest tour, having already been to Europe, has its final appearance (February to September ... Read More

Of all the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun is the most famous. This is due to the unprecedented wealth of artefacts found in his tomb, which was 'discovered' by British ... Read More