Jack Hawkins articles

An excavation team at a royal palace in Benin made a discovery that rewrites the history of 18th-century West African warfare.

A hidden chamber discovered at the Royal Palaces of Abomey revealed 18th-century war relics and ceremonial weapons, offering new insight into the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey and its military and spiritual life.
March 3, 2026 Jack Hawkins

A scientist dug deep into a New Mexico cave system and found 49-million-year-old organisms harvesting energy from what little light they could find.

Scientists exploring deep caves beneath New Mexico may have uncovered microbes that “harbor energy” without sunlight — a discovery that’s rewriting our understanding of where life can thrive and how we might find alien life elsewhere in the universe.
February 26, 2026 Jack Hawkins

A 3,300-year-old Egyptian whistle used by police guarding royal tombs was discovered near Thebes, offering insight into ancient law enforcement.

Discover the fascinating story behind a 3,300-year-old Egyptian clay whistle unearthed near Thebes, believed to have been used by ancient police guarding the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This remarkable find offers rare insight into New Kingdom law enforcement, tomb security, and the daily lives of Medjay guards who protected pharaohs’ treasures.
February 17, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The Qabr-er-Rumia tomb near Kolea, Algeria—believed to hold Cleopatra Selene—showed ancient North African engineering genius.

Discover the mystery of the Qabr-er-Rumia tomb near Kolea, Algeria—an awe-inspiring 2,000-year-old royal mausoleum believed to be linked to Cleopatra Selene II and King Juba II.
February 17, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Internal - Iraq Tombs

Severe drought reveals 40 ancient tombs at Iraq’s Mosul Dam reservoir, exposing Hellenistic‑era burials long submerged by rising water

Severe drought at Iraq’s Mosul Dam reveals 40 ancient Hellenistic-era tombs, uncovering long-submerged burial practices and hidden history beneath the reservoir.
February 6, 2026 Jack Hawkins

When I returned to the U.S. from vacation, I was denied entry at the border. I'm a citizen and veteran. What gives?

Can a U.S. citizen be denied entry at the border? A veteran’s experience reveals how border delays happen and what travelers should know.
February 5, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Things Americans Wish Were Normal In Europe, But Europeans Would Never Want

Americans think Europe should work like the U.S.—Europeans strongly disagree. Here’s what Americans wish were normal abroad, and why Europe says no.
February 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I am wheelchair-dependent and had to ship my wheelchair separately when traveling. The airline can't find the chair. What now?

When an airline loses a wheelchair during travel, the impact can be overwhelming. This practical, step-by-step guide covers your rights, immediate actions to take, compensation options, and how to protect your safety and mobility while the airline works to locate or replace your chair.
January 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I left my boyfriend in charge of the visas for our trip. We arrived. He was granted entry—I wasn't—what now?

What happens when your partner handles the visas—and gets it wrong? This travel horror story explains what to do if you’re denied entry at the airport while your boyfriend walks straight through immigration.
January 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins