Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primaril ...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work of humanity, has been studied for centuries. Its influence has ...

Amethyst . A member of the quartz family, amethysts with intense, rich purple shades have long been considered the most ...

It is more likely that Egyptian or Mesopotamian potters accidentally discovered glass ... Paul's point was that all of us are stained and broken but that through God's grace and the love of our ...

Believers call him the Son of God. Skeptics dismiss him as legend. Now, researchers digging in the Holy Land are sifting fact from fiction. Worshippers in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy ...

Ancient Egyptian person: Well it’s not! We need to know exactly when the river will flood, so that we plant our crops at the right time. That way, we can take advantage of all the nutrients left ...

Credit: Alina Zienowicz / wikimedia commons CC BY-SA 3.0 Olympus is widely recognized today as the mountain home of the ancient Greek gods—a majestic, cloud-topped peak reigning over the mortal world.

Explore the rich history of the ancient spring festivals of the MENA region, including Akitu, Nowruz, and Shamm El-Nessim.

Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.

When I was in Berkeley, Calif., recently to celebrate my birthday with two of my three sisters (one couldn't be there, though she alleged she wanted to be), I attended worship at St. John's ...