Two hundred years ago, the son of a saddler from a rural French village devised a groundbreaking tactile writing method of ...

A wave of triumph sweeps Israel in the aftermath of its campaign against Iran, even as Gaza’s suffering recedes from public ...

Using mostly the local Sabean language (and in rare cases Hebrew), this god is alternatively described as Rachmanan – the Merciful – the “Lord of the Heavens and Earth,” the “God of Israel” and “Lord ...

The author waxes nostalgic over favourite eating spots around the globe that have gone away, and such thoughts lead him to plan just such a place for the new Johannesburg. Diners, get ready for ...

Calling all history buffs! Step back in time at one of these significant sites in each state, from Revolutionary War ...

Discover the dazzling contrasts of Cairo through ancient wonders, vibrantmarkets, and personal moments that bring Egypt’s ...

Is your knowledge of the ancient Near East as solid as a cuneiform tablet, or will this "cradle of civilization" test make you cry like a "Baby"lon? Start the quiz below to find out.

Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ancient Egyptian.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.

This essential volume features 186 objects of exceptional importance from Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Readers are taken on a fascinating journey that explores sites of intense ...

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