Near the start of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, there was a massive but largely forgotten battle between the Greeks and the ...

Seleucus of Seleucia was an ancient astronomer who defended heliocentrism, arguing that Earth orbits the Sun and rotates on ...

The U.S. military did major damage to the site of one of the wonders of the ancient world while converting it into a base, the United Nations said in a new report. The site of the Hanging Gardens of ...

A group of archaeologists has successfully deciphered a4,000-year-old collection of cuneiform tablets that reveal ominous ...

Explores the historical significance of libraries and the role of librarians as custodians of knowledge. It reflects on the evolution of libraries from ancient times, highlighting key figures like ...

And so it goes, the cycle of exile and remembrance, uprooting and rerooting. With the Passover holiday, those free can celebrate their freedom, and those who are rooted, their rootedness. Yet at the ...

"Thanks to the sacrifices of its people, Iraq has reclaimed its rightful position as an influential nation, attracting ...

Using parables set in ancient Babylon, this book offers timeless financial advice, such as saving, investing, and living within one’s means.

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday on March 14 — ...

Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's ...

Rome is in the midst of a major uplift with billions of euros pouring in from a European Union pandemic recovery fund just as the Vatican City celebrates a jubilee.

Organizers said the world-renowned parade has annually drawn about 2 million spectators with 150,000 participants.