The legacy of Greek democracy—reflected in history, mythology, theater, and even the Olympic Games—offers timeless lessons ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

I’ve found it necessary to root myself in anything that feels rehumanizing, whether it’s art or literature or learning.

Observer recently caught up with the Pictures Generation artist to learn more about how his practice has evolved and the role ...

Circumcision: Demonic Practice or Theological Covenant. Yigal Bin-Nun . The practice of foreskin removal likely originated in ...

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only exception?

Beneath the lush valleys and snow-capped peaks of Swat lies a legacy that spans millennia—one of empires, enlightenment, and ...

A London exhibition is exploring the relationship between the 19th-century British designer William Morris and Islamic art ...

House of Wisdom (HoW) is taking part in the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), running from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a special focus on the timeless fables of ...

High in the rugged cliffs of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley, two colossal statues once gazed out over a land crisscrossed by ...