Live Science offers a peek into the politics of archaeology in Egypt and recent reports of protests at Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass’s office. “Since Zahi is so well known outside of Egypt, he’s a good target for reporters looking for a sensational story,” said Peter Lacovara of Emory University.  Hawass gave a press conference today. He […]

Three artifacts looted from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on January 28 were found in the museum’s gardens, according to Tarek al-Awadi, director of the museum. The United Nations called for a permanent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia in their border dispute at the site of the 1,000-year-old Preah Vihear temple.  But within hours, a Thai […]