The Arab Muslim victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah paved the way for the Islamic conquest of Mesopotamia and Persia.

The ancient Greek thinker Anaximander lent his prodigious talents to pre-Socratic Greek philosophy, geography, geometry, and cosmology.

Selina Denman charts the story of this part of East Africa--where African, Arab and European influences merge--as well as her own chapter in it.

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died A cardiologist explains 1 thing you can do to test your heart health — and simple exercises to improve it ...

Rain with a high of 56 °F (13.3 °C) and a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 53% chance of precipitation. Winds variable. The ...

Install this Ancient Map wallpaper for a custom-made and easy to install mural. Colourful and unique, this ancient world map is incredibly detailed, with old worldly features and drawings surrounding ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israel had chosen the targets it attacked in Iran based on its national interests, not according to what was dictated by the United ...

All routes below lead to the Pavia Parking Garage on the Coral Gables Campus. If you park in Pavia, it’s an easy walk to the Office of Admissions Building. More information on parking can be found on ...

There were early reports of explosions outside Damascus, which the Syrian Military said was a result of Syrian air defense interceptions. "Around 02:00, [Israel] carried out an air strike against ...

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

SANA news agency reported the explosion of a car bomb near the residential area of Youssef al-Azmeh in the suburbs of Damascus. Al-Mayadeen also announced that one person was seriously injured due to ...