What was the Great Library of Alexandria? Ancient Alexandria was founded in Egypt by Alexander the Great. Alexander’s successor, Ptolemy I Soter, founded the library, which is believed to have also ...

120,000 fully searchable texts and counting … Jeff Bezos is building the world's biggest digital book archive. It's an info-age dream come true – and the best way to sell books ever. The fondest dream ...

In 48 B.C., Julius Caesar was engaged in a fierce battle for power against his arch rival Pompey. By this time, the Romans largely controlled Egypt, though the descendants of Ptolemy still ruled ...

The fabled Library of Alexandria is one of the most famous structures of the ancient world, up there with the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and other architectural wonders ...

Great Neck Library Board voters will have the chance to weigh in on three races in the upcoming Monday, Oct. 27, election. They will be voting in one contested election for a trustee seat and two ...

I bet you didn't know that the New York Public Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Library Way this month. You may have no idea where it's even located. Library Way extends from Park to ...