The project focused on a semicircular piazza outside the arena, where spectators crowded under two arcades comprised of ...

Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the ...

Iran’s history goes back over 4,000 years to ancient Persia, one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. But what many people don’t realize is that its cultural and linguistic influence extends far ...

Pakistan was the first country to celebrate the fall of the Afghan government and the return of the Taliban. It’s also tragic because these are two impoverished countries with many challenges. The ...

But that does not mean the conflict is over. Neither side showed any indication that the planned five-day cessation of operations would be anything other than temporary, and they warned that any ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the ...

Taliban leaders implemented the De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama last month - and apparently, it's already had gut-wrenching consequences for women ...

The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it has often been the scene of upheaval and warfare ...

The nation’s official motto, “In God we trust,” has appeared on coins since the Civil War. The Pledge of Allegiance promises ...

As a Greek woman in Afghanistan, I decided to live among ordinary Afghans to get a feel of their lives, concerns, and dreams ...