Despite centuries of efforts to map our planet precisely, our view of the world will always be political and imperfect.

From 6000 BC, the Chinese harvested salt crystals from Lake Yungchen which partially dried in the summer sun. Many other ...

It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life ...

Wars have shaped history for centuries, with some lasting generations, redefining borders, cultures, and power struggles that ...

Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the festival comes in the hours just before the Wednesday before Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year. To celebrate, people light bonfires, set off ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — I’ve worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran’s government or its relations with the West, but I also try ...

The NASDAQ 100 has rallied slightly during the early hours on Thursday, but really at this point in time, it looks as if the market is doing a lot of noisy trading, but not necessarily being able ...

The NASDAQ 100 has gone back and forth during the early pre-market hours on Monday as we continue to see a lot of volatility. The 19,129 level underneath is going to continue to offer a floor in ...

Today, one of Liverpool's most popular and well-loved institutions - The Empire Theatre - is celebrating its 100th birthday. Now a century in, The Empire Theatre on Lime Street in Liverpool city ...

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