In the early 20th century, architects and artists like Hugh Ferriss drew on the myths and monuments of ancient Babylon to ...

Step back in time with a recipe straight from ancient Mesopotamia. This 4,000-year-old lamb stew was discovered on a cuneiform tablet—and we’re bringing it to life in the modern kitchen. Experience ...

Before ma’amoul were treats served at special occasions, they were simple biscuits that fueled travelers. “‘Ma’amoul’ is not ...

From bestsellers-in-the-making to sharply observed literary fiction, we’ve rounded up your best bets for summer reading ...

In the long sweep of human history, few things are as natural or as irrationally feared as love between two people of the same sex.

"All Manner of Experiments" at CCS Bard spotlights the Baghdad Group, tracing Iraqi modernism from postcolonial ambition to ...

Subsequent research has shown that the culture flourished from approximately 5050 to 2950 B.C., stretching from the ...

Nine Historians, Archaeologists and Filmmakers Receive $300,000 (USD) Each as the Dan David Prize Honors Innovative Research on the Human Past Winners' Work Includes Research on Asian American ...

When Alexander arrived in the Indus Valley in 326 BCE, a local Indian tribe entertained him by setting their mastiffs loose ...

This trip through Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh had all the adventure, romance, and rizz of a pop culture fever dream.

Knowing that entire cities once thrived, then vanished without warning, is quite thrilling on its own. The thought of discovering–or exploring them–draws thousands of curious visitors worldwide.

Where did sushi really come from – Japan or somewhere else entirely? As International Sushi Day rolls around on June 18, it's the perfect time to dive into the rich, surprising history behind this ...