The ring became the outer boundary of the Babylonian universe. The bitter river had in it many small rectangles and circles indicating the presence of the many cities and tribes of that time, and also ...

Archaeologists uncovered an Imperial-era necropolis on Rome’s Via Appia Antica with mosaics, including a rare peacock design.

of adults in Texas identify as Christians. Note: 1% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Margin of error for 2023-24 figures ...

In the 19th century, archaeologists excavating the ancient ruins of Nineveh, present-day Mosul in Iraq, unearthed one of the ...

Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the ...

Discover how early humans transitioned from nomadic lifestyles to building the world’s first civilizations through ...

With the ownership of water again an issue for concerned debate, there is much to be learned from the pioneers of public ...

The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many ...