The Egyptians and Hittites signed the world's first peace treaty, ending years of conflict and shaping early international diplomacy.

Turkey was once full of Greek cities which were the cradle of ancient Greek scientific and philosophical thought.

While Pharaoh Ramses II was on campaign, his enemies targeted his greatest weakness: his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. This is the shocking story of the Hittite plot to abduct Egypt's queen from her ...

A new book argues that civilizations built on centralized wealth and power contain the seeds of their own destruction.

Discover fascinating ancient myths and legends – from lost cities to warrior women – that archaeologists and scientists have ...

As Christendom enters the season of Advent starting today, it is an opportunity for us to reflect on the birth of Jesus – Christmas -- and anticipate with hope His second coming.

Statues of gods featured prominently throughout the ancient world, but many of those that are best known from literary evidence have never been found. These include the nearly 40-foot-tall ivory and ...

A series stone reliefs discovered in southern Turkey is truly befitting of the theater district they were found in.

What stands out most about Yerevan is how modern life has not diminished the importance of its ancient history and rich heritage. Armenia diligently preserves its memory and heritage, honoring its ...

This is probably one of the most recognised architectural structures in the country. The famous Kailasa Temple is carved entirely out of a single basalt rock. It is one of the most visited and ...

The journey to investigate The Sun Temple Stories will have you visiting the Kindlewastes area of Embervale. You won't just find the Haunted Sun Temple there, however, as there are multiple dotted ...

Reason: Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist monument and a priceless ancient center for pilgrimage and education in Mahayana Buddhism. The world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from ...