Religion Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey Dating back to 1312, the Bible showcases Jewish, Islamic and Christian artistic influences ...

Islamic State (IS) militants attacked a village south of Mosul, killing several people including two journalists, even as ...

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One member of the minority religious community found asylum in Europe and sends home his meager grocery store wages.

Policies—whether in the West or in the Muslim world—are imposed on women, not developed with them or for them. How they dress ...

The National Library of Israel is currently displaying a unique medieval Bible. Getty Images© Getty Images The Shem Tov Bible was sold at an auction last year for $6.9 million, according to reports.

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to ...

Naseer Shamma is a name that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. Some know him as the Iraqi Oud maestro, while others refer to him as the ‘Little Ziryab’ — a nod to the legendary ...

Researchers cite new evidence of how a medieval British noblewoman may have plotted to exact revenge and help kill her former lover, a priest, nearly 700 years ago.

World News US orders nonessential staffers to leave Baghdad Embassy as tensions rise — Trump adds: ‘Could be dangerous place’ By Associated Press Published June 11, 2025, 9:27 p.m. ET ...