Sugar, particularly in rock candy form, represents a long history of global trade and power, and remains a well-loved ...

Tattoos were considered a sign of "otherness" in ancient Greece, as it was foreigners and criminals who had tattoos in ancient Greek society.

One of the most legendary battles of the ancient world, the Battle of Marathon marked a turning point in the Greco-Persian ...

There’s a new ‘bonus’ tax deduction worth $6,000 for older taxpayers — here’s who qualifies ...

The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide colonization continued through ...

The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into ...

Saturday night, August 2nd is the Jewish fast day, “9th of Av.” The Fast of Av commemorates the ancient destructions of the ...

Now, though, thanks in part to their ancient friends, Israel, and to America as well, the people of Persia have a glimmer of hope, I think.

The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, is proud to announce its ...

What the queen means to Jewish tradition and to resisting tyranny and persecution—in the seventeenth century and today.

In a world growing ever more complex, recent events have cast a spotlight on a sobering reality no one can ignore .

Uzbekistan's most famous textile techniques. It involves resist-dyeing threads before weaving them into fabric resulting in unique patterns. The process is precise and requires skill, as artisans ...