In Jordan, a 50km pilgrimage trail follows the path of a 4th-Century nun who journeyed through the Holy Land – centuries ...

Ten thousand years before humans developed agriculture or built the first cities in Mesopotamia, Ancient Native Americans ...

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World Poetry Day came and went without much of a fanfare. March 21 was held in awe by many as the first (or second) day of spring leaving poetry to ...

The texts contain cuneiform symbols, an early writing system, and show the red tape of government bureaucracy dates back over ...

In the rolling countryside of Northeast Ohio, where horse-drawn buggies clip-clop along winding roads and time seems to move at its own leisurely pace, sits a red brick building that houses treasures ...

If you missed March's total lunar eclipse, also known as the "blood moon," when will you be able to see one next?

Often referred to as the "Father of Modern China," Sun held a pivotal role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty and establishing the Republic of China. Sun Yat-sen expressed his support for Zionism in ...

Too much sun can do more than turn your skin red or brown—it can actually make you sick. Sun poisoning is an extreme form of sunburn. It doesn’t only affect your skin; it also causes an inflammatory ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a vast network of canals underneath the world’s oldest city in Mesopotamia, shedding more light on the rise of farming in the region. Researchers, led by ...

Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices. The research ...