The Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia from about 4500 to 1750 B.C.E., and developed a number of technologies that changed the ...

Is Christianity just a copycat religion? Many critics answer, “Yes,” and argue that much of the Old Testament is nothing more than rewritings of Ancient Near Eastern myth. One particular ...

Neurospirituality crosses multiple disciplines to study how and why the human brain has a sense of the divine. Evidence is ...

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Archaeologist Roberto Risch, professor in the Department of Prehistory, and science historian Marco Armiero, ICREA researcher ...

Spokeo examined the history of identification and its evolution throughout the centuries, from seals to biometrics.

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marriage evolved into a widespread institution embraced by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks and Romans. But back then, marriage had little to do with love or with religion. If marriage wasn't about ...

The Bible tells the story of Adam and Eve who were the first humans created by God and now scientists believe they have ...

Explore the 20 most visited tourist attractions in the world. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, discover the top ...

She’s not well known in the U.S., but Elif Shafak is destined to become a major literary force with her latest book, “There ...