Most historians believe the burning of the library was accidental. In contrast, President Donald Trump’s administration is ...

Explore the historic charm of Alexandria, Egypt, with this stunning drone footage, offering an aerial view of the Mediterranean coast, its ancient landmarks, and the blend of modern and historical ...

The Great Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world’s most prestigious libraries. So, why did it disappear, and how ...

They’re burning the modern Library of Alexandria. That’s one way to describe the recent ruling of the Second Circuit US Court of Appeals against the Internet Archive (IA). The court sided with ...

Berkeley's Private Library of Alexandria A couple's home in the hills is bursting with some 7,000 books and a passion for print. By Rachel Lehmann-Haupt Published: Jan 27, 2025 ...

The imposing Citadel is considered one of the most important medieval defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean. The day ended with a stop at the modern Library of Alexandria, built in the same ...

THE Great Library of Alexandria burned down mysteriously. It was the largest library in the ancient world and contained the works of the greatest thinkers and writers. What was the Great Library of… ...

Eventually, the library had to hire experts to wade through the sea of bogus texts and identify genuine treasures. The web, our modern-day library of Alexandria, faces a similar problem.

Wars and fires have ravaged libraries, most notably the Library of Alexandria, but also lesser-known ones like Prague’s Strahov monastery library, which was destroyed by fire only to then suffer ...