The Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia from about 4500 to 1750 B.C.E., and developed a number of technologies that changed the ...

In Israeli society, only religious sensitivity seems to be taken into account; the secular worldview receives no symbolic or ...

The results suggest that prehistoric human populations probably began carrying their cats along ancient land and sea trade routes to control rodents. By comparing the DNA of cats throughout ...

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The Forbidden City, located in the centre of Beijing is the supreme model in the development of ancient Chinese palaces, providing insight into the social development of late dynastic China, ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

But for the people of ancient Mesopotamian cultures, he was often a guardian, not a threat. He scared off other demons, and if you were being haunted or attacked, you would have wanted Pazuzu at your ...

Competitors cheer before the race in the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) ...

This citadel town, along with Berat which is part of the site, looks like it belongs in a film set with the ancient ruins, historic churches and dense green surroundings. Article continues below ...

Inside is Machang, a savory glutinous rice dumpling with roots stretching back more than 2,000 years to ancient China. In Quezon City, it is reborn by Kamuning Bakery Café, a neighborhood institution ...

It is dated to what is known as the "Middle Preclassic" period from about 800 to 500 BC, and is believed to have been "one of the most ancient and important ceremonial centers" of the Mayan ...

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times. The Israeli Ministry of ...