In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, ...

A bombing delay enabled rescue of some objects, but archaeologists fear the wider loss of antiquities from the many cultures ...

The ancient Philistines ate pork, drank alcohol, and worshiped multiple deities. Culturally, there is absolutely nothing in common between them and modern Gazans. The latter identify as “Arabs,” not ...

Discover the world's oldest written languages still in use. Learn about the rich history and enduring legacy of Sanskrit, ...

Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of ...

The story of David, Finkelstein added, “is the most central thing in the Bible, and in our culture.” The Bible depicts David ... sentences should read—and his judgments have shaped The New Yorker’s ...

There's nothing worse than a dry bowl of lettuce, but several varieties of once-popular salad dressings just haven't stood ...

Biblical archaeologists are using ancient texts and modern technology to uncover possible clues to one of Christianity's ...

James Gunn has revealed a very interesting cover for his second draft of the script for Man of Tomorrow, which has led to speculation that the image is a nod towards the cerebral Superman villain ...