The story of Adam and Eve, etched into the consciousness of Christians worldwide, holds a mystique that transcends religious ...

Scientists and archaeologists are uncovering evidence suggesting that elements of the biblical story of Adam and Eve may hold historical truth, with surprising links to Greek heritage. Mesopotamia, ...

For centuries, people on Earth have been celebrating the dawn of the near year on January 1. However, a look back through history reveals that it wasn’t always that way. For much of human history, ...

These ancient inventions made life easier for prehistoric and ancient peoples and laid the groundwork for civilization as we ...

Shanxi is one of the cradles of Chinese culture, with its earliest ancient civilization reaching its peak some 3,000 years ago. This was evidenced in an archaeological discovery at the Taosi site ...

Our teaching and research focus on intercultural interactions, imperialism and religion in the Ancient Mediterranean, Middle East and Central Asia. A specific strength of our research group, is the ...

A recently discovered palace in modern-day Iraq dates back 4,500 years and is said to contain the key to understanding the ...

Researchers have deciphered a mysterious inscription hidden within an ancient amulet, uncovering fascinating new insights into the early history of Christianity. The small, silver amulet was ...

Archaeologists have discovered an inscribed silver amulet that one theologian now says may rewrite the history of Christianity north of the Alps mountain range. The inscribed amulet was found ...