Articles related to "North Africa"

What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?

The old town of Fez is the oldest medieval city in Africa. The medina is a UNESCO heritage site and the city is a vibrant mix of ancient traditions and modern facilities.

Algeria may not always be the safest place but with a local guide, travelers can experience the magic of the desert and the wonder of interesting North African cities.

The Roman forum of Sabratha was uniquely placed for its commercial role in the city. A number of its civic buildings also remain

There is plenty to do and see in Libya especially for travelers who like antiquities, ruins and deserts, beaches, and all the magic of the ages that surrounds them.

Visit Tunisia for a Saharan camel ride in Kibili, Luke Skywater's 'Star Wars' home in Matmata, Roman town of Dougga, Bardo Museum, and World Heritage Medina for shopping.

Hadrian's Baths in Leptis Magna incorporated libraries, massage rooms, a swimming pool and palestra, making it more of a roman leisure centre that a simple bath house

The Baths of Antoninus Pius were a combination of style and Roman ingenuity.

Most people think about the Royal Navy in World War II they tend to concentrate upon the British efforts to defeat the U boats rather than the Royal Navy's own force.

The market place at Leptis Magna perfectly preserves the layout of a North African roman market. It even has the measures for grains and liquids still in situ

Built between 175-200AD during the Severan reconstruction of the city, Sabratha's theatre is the most complete in the roman world

Tours to Egypt can include El-Alamein Museum and British military cemetery near Alexandria. El-Alamein was the turning point of World War II's North African campaign.

Following Constantine's policies of religious toleration, the Christian Church began to turn on itself through heresies like Donatism, threatening public peace.

Mango Elephants in the Sun Book Review: Travelling to North Africa, Susana Herrera teaches English abroad in northern Cameroon, Africa.

This bishop, priest, and orator of the early fifth century was in some ways a barometer by which many subsequent church fathers would measure their theology.

In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism.

Stable, peaceful and affordable, the north west African country of Gambia offers a gentle place to unwind while offering tourists a glimpse into the real Africa.

In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.

New, and veteran, expats who love animals wonder about the logistics of air travel with their pet. Many worry about quarantines, health certificates, tattoos and such.

The market and souks of Marrakesh are arguably the most exciting, enticing and colourful markets in Africa.

A closer look at some of Morocco's luxury and boutique hotels to see what value for money travelers can expect at these destinations in Marrakesh.

Marrakech has quite a reputation to live up to as the Pearl of the High Atlas, a hippie heaven of the 1960s, and home to a rich legacy of Arab, Berber and French culture.

Allied troops from the greatest armada ever put into a military operation, swarmed ashore on the Vichy-controlled shores of North Africa before dawn on November 8, 1942.

A combination of healthy Mediterranean cooking with the various complex flavors of many ancient food traditions.

Close to the North African country of Tunisia, Libya is a destination that has plenty of history, a strong Mediterranean influence and plenty to do and see.

Six decades after World War II, historians still debate which battles really stopped the Germans and gave victory in europe to the Allies.

Algiers is a modern North African city in a country emerging from a troubled past. Here, the old and the new stand side by side to welcome the traveler.

How many Muslims are there? Where do Muslims live? Are most Muslims Arabs? These and other questions are answered in Pew's report on Muslim population and demographics.

This spicy ratatouille-like dish is a mild chillli supper dish. Use it as a tapas or dip. Delicious on its own or as a side-dish. It's an easy recipe but not a quick make

W/Cdr. Hugh Malcolm was remembered as a determined and inspiring leader in the harsh conditions of the 1942 North African campaign.

In battle the aircraft the Hawker Hurricane personified the fighting men of World War II. It was rugged, craggy and not that particularly attractive.

New Fiction from Mike O'Driscoll, Paul di Fillipo interviewed

During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.

Most people think the Royal Navy in World War II tended to concentrate upon efforts to defeat the German U boats. The British had a potent submarine force themselves.

The Byzantine period in Sabratha saw the building of churches from reclaimed classical roman buildings. Many of the city's Christian cemeteries were also established

Casablanca, Michael Curtiz's celebrated (and heavily censored) WWII romantic drama starring Humphrey Bogart, and Ingrid Bergman is finally available in affordable Blu-ray

Get away from the crowds and the cold into the warm exotic climate of North Africa. Embrace Morocco and Egypt as perfect Xmas and New Year destinations.

In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains

The fight against Global Warming took a step in the right direction last week as scientists outlined an ambitious plan for a trans-continental solar power network.

The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.

Attractive modern resorts are inexpensive, and restaurants, sports, children's programs and even their own grocery stores make them a perfect base for touring an island.

The Muslim conquest of the Iberian peninsula in 711 seemed complete by 718. But some of their Christian neighbors had other ideas.

Founded by the Phoenicians, Sabratha was one of three major Roman cities on the Libyan Coast

The highest peak in Spain is not in the Pyrenees, but on Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Teide National Park was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The largest building in Roman Africa, the amphitheatre of Roman Thysdrus or modern El Djem preserves many of the features of a working arena.

Leptis Magna's position and trade links made it important to the Romans. Its wealth and status are reflected in its buildings.

Five Roman shipwrecks off the coast of Italy could help shed light on the busy Italian- North Africa trade route as it existed in Roman times.

Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches

Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.

Libya is a destination for the connoisseur. The antiquities are awesome and because of its isolation, not many people have visited this fascinating North African country.