The desert covers over 3.3 million square miles, which means it's roughly the same size as the entire United States.

Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in ...

While the identity of the tunnel-makers remains elusive, one thing is clear—these million-year-old structures hold secrets ...

One impact of climate change is increased tropical storms. The southeast of Africa experiences tropical cyclones - for ...

The Sahara Desert, now desolate, was once a lush savannah supporting a mysterious, isolated human lineage around 7,000 years ...

Lightweight clothing that covers skin from sun exposure is advisable, along with sturdy boots to protect feet from hot sand.

Sossusvlei is part of the Namib Desert, which is considered the world's oldest desert, dating back at least 55 million years.

Join presenter, Chioma, for an introduction to the physical geography of the continent of Africa, from the Sahara Desert in ...

An international team led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, has ...

April 4 (Reuters) - The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable to ...