Tear bottles, believed to be a pre-Christian custom, were used to collect tears, particularly by women who lost their ...

Staff Writers Molly Hanley and Rania Woodward take opposite sides in the debate between physical books and e-readers.

According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), Europe has seen the largest increase in measles cases ...

Adam is depicted with distinctly European features—fair skin, —reflecting the aesthetics and ideals of Renaissance Italy rather than the historical realities of biblical Mesopotamia. Michelangelo, ...

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

Shyne has lost his bid for re-election in Belize. The former Bad Boy conceded defeat in a press conference on Wednesday night ...

A fierce rivalry between four scholars ignited a race to crack the world’s oldest writing, unlocking the secrets of Mesopotamia after millennia of silence.

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Red tape may feel like a modern-day frustration, but according to archaeologists, it's been a part of governance for millennia. Evidence from ancient Mesopotamia reveals that bureaucratic systems were ...

In some regions of the world, such as the Caucasus and Bulgaria, populations boast extraordinary longevity. One of the ...

This craftsmanship was on display in Dubai, where Bvlgari arrived to showcase its Aeterna high jewellery collection, launched ...

Local photographer Sarah West recently pointed her camera at the sky to capture the first total lunar eclipse since 2022.