Over the next century, vaccines virtually wiped out long-feared scourges like polio and measles and drastically reduced the toll of many others. Today, however, some preventable, ...

New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines. Dubbed Homo luzonensis, the species is one of the most important finds that will be out in the coming years, one scientist predicts.

Volumes in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (ACCS) offer you the opportunity to study for yourself key writings of the early church fathers. Arranged canonically and employing the RSV, ...

Presented by the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria, this one-of-a-kind event traces Alexander’s footsteps ...

Artist Shanna Cramer uses paint brushes, oils and canvas to capture precious scenes on wedding days. In an era of instant ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

We possess proven ways to establish and sustain vibrant connection. They are ancient and intrinsically human, and remain available to us all. They are found in the lineage of a technique that today we ...

At the Iraqi Site of Assur, Ancient History Stands at Risk of Destruction. In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment.

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.

A remarkable collection of ancient gold coins discovered concealed within the walls of a French house has fetched nearly £3million at auction. The historic hoard, comprising more than 1,000 pieces, ...

Hygiene in ancient Greece held considerable importance and was seen as a vital aspect of maintaining good health and well-being. The Greeks recognized the significance of cleanliness and implemented ...

Ancient times, a history of the early world; by Breasted, James Henry, 1865-1935. Publication date 1916 Topics History, Ancient Publisher Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn and company Collection library_of ...