Bethany Beyond the Jordan was a spiritual experience my lapsed Catholic self was not expecting. It reminded me that whatever ...

The butchered remains of great bustards found in the graves of people buried 15,000 years ago show that these birds had a ...

Additionally, ancient humans may have ramped up their use of ochre. This naturally occurring pigment is composed of iron ...

Wherever there's dirt there's bound to be ants, but one particular group is so adept at blending in with the ground that they hold the name "dirt ant" (Basiceros) all to themselves.

Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.

They fought the Egyptians, sacked Babylon, and built elaborate cities. Then the Hittites vanished. Today, new discoveries are ...

Amidst the decline of Catholicism in France, the reconstruction of the Abbey of St. Wandrille emerges as a powerful sign of ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Archaeologists in the Golan Heights may have uncovered the site where Jesus healed a bleeding woman, one of his most famous ...

It is the largest excavated underground city in the world and stretches more than 85 metres below the surface.

One of the most impressive parts of the city is the Gravina canyon, where homes appear to spill down the cliffside.

Bari is the largest city and the capital of the Puglia region in southern Italy. A captivating port city, Bari boasts ...