For millions of years, as the Arabian and Eurasian continental plates have drifted toward each other, the underground ancient ...

Today, the legacy of these ancient celebrations endures. Nowruz remains a widely observed festival, with millions celebrating across Iran, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East. At the same time, ...

To this day, Israel or the Palestinian territories may fall off some maps, depending on the politics of their makers. This is not exclusive to the Middle East – “map wars” are underway ...

A research team is investigating the influence of the Zagros Mountains on the bending of Earth's surface. A team of ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

We have encountered a fascinating social media map that illustrates the Greek world through archaeological discoveries ... or through migration—Greek influence is found everywhere, from the Americas ...