Istanbul marked the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the groundbreaking gathering convened in 325 by ...

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A new study by archaeologists at Bournemouth University has revealed that bodies recovered from a "war-cemetery," previously ...

Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty was the first emperor of ancient China and ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C. He's most ...

A sprawling, centuries-old mosaic was recently unearthed in Syria, shedding light onto life under Roman rule. The ancient ...

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Analysis - From a cheap source of protein to a luxury food, how did oysters and escargot become items of conspicuous ...

Nigeria is currently under invasion by peoples from the Sahel, fleeing the twin effects of climate change and virulent terrorism and banditry. But first, let us put this in context. According to ...

Kirk Douglas wielded a surprising amount of power in Hollywood in the 1950s and '60s, and, on at least one occasion, used it to exact revenge.

“While Masada has been extensively studied since the early 19th century, modern technology allows us to ask new questions and ...

It is common that upon the death of a Pope, comments arise recalling his pontificate—some positive, others not so much. But ...

The relief depicts a woman, identified by archaeologists as the goddess Victoria, or Victory, according to the release. The counterpart to Greek goddess Nike, Victoria personified victory and was ...