With U.S. and European strikes now pounding Libyan government positions, a new chapter is being written in the long and bloody history of Western military intervention in North Africa. At present, it ...

In a ceremony marked by fireworks, acrobats, dancers and a full-size orchestra, large crowds and Libya’s top officials came together last week to celebrate the reopening of the country’s massive ...

In the wake of a tumultuous decade marked by conflict and division, Libya stands on the brink of a promising new chapter. Earlier this year, responding to an overwhelming call from my fellow ...

Dr. Chorin is the author of “Benghazi! A New History of the Fiasco That Pushed America and Its World to the Brink.” This article has been updated to include new information about the death toll in ...

Author's preface -- Note on transliteration -- Parts of Libya -- Map -- 1: Hunter-artists -- 2: Phoenicians -- 3: Greeks -- 4: Numidians -- 5: Romans -- 6: Christians ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Foreign powers attacking Libya may hope air and missile strikes alone will topple Muammar Gaddafi and perhaps usher in democracy -- but recent history suggests they could be in for ...

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Discrimination and oppression were two of the main causes of a rebellion against Muammar Gaddafi in eastern Libya, a region with a history of revolting against authority.

History Hit has debuted Ancient Adventures: Libya, which is the first historical documentary produced in the country since 2011. “Libya is one of the most extraordinary places I’ve ever filmed,” said ...