Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

Many different civilizations have risen in the Near East over the millennia and each had their own unique religion, though ...

Archaeologists in France recently unearthed a 1,700-year-old ring engraved with an ancient religious motif. The ornately ...

The district administration in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has initiated the renovation and excavation of the ancient "Mrityu Kup ...

The Maccabean Revolt was one of the most striking conflicts between Israelites and ancient Greeks, commemorated today through ...

Researchers analyzed the 1,500-year-old remains of six elite individuals buried together in a pyramid-like temple.

Atop Cividade Hill in northern Portugal, the ancient city of Bracasa Augusta lays in ruin. Today, the site belongs to the ...

Chinese (China): More than 3,000 years old, Chinese originated from oracle bone script and is one of the world's earliest ...

Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do ...

Most people don't give salt much thought. But, it has a longer and more intricate history than many realize. Here are some ...

The old year went out the door and shut it last night. Old years are often pictured as an ancient old person walking out the door. The New Year is ...