Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike—with serious implications for their health and ...

The animosity between Jews, Persians/Iranians and Muslims has not always been so. In fact, had it not been for the latter, ...

LiDAR uncovers hidden Neolithic fortification, revealing sophisticated ancient human defense from 5,000 years ago.

Pune: The state govt has declared Rohideshwar Fort in Bhor tehsil a protected monument. The fort was built during the Yadav ...

An often overlooked ancient pyramid in Mexico was filled with pools of a rare element in its underground chambers, leading to new theories that the structure ... online as social media users ...

Over time, she developed a dual focus in archaeology and epigraphy, which she sees as essential in fully understanding ancient ... Persian Empire — what questions are you asking, and what findings ...

Persian social form and public decorum (adab), and most specifically the Persian language. Grown out of a special feature of PMLA edited by Pardis Dabashi, entitled “Persianate Words and Worlds,” this ...

An earthquake in central Myanmar just unearthed an ancient structure that may be part of a royal “water palace,” experts say. Previously, only a staircase was visible. Now, after the ...

Wine’s detractors will often claim the beverage is for elitist snobs, but we know that’s not true. And what’s more, the people of ancient Troy knew it too. A new archaeological study has found ...

Dyeing eggs for Easter is a tradition with roots in ancient Persia, symbolizing life and rebirth. Christianity adopted the egg as a symbol of Christ's resurrection, with red dyed eggs representing ...

INWA, MYANMAR—ArtNews reports that a massive earthquake that struck parts of southeast Asia revealed the ruins of an ancient structure near the historic city of Inwa, formerly known as Ratnapura ...