Archaeologists have recovered more than 5,000 seed and fruit fragments from two ancient wooden boats discovered in northern Vietnam. The findings could provide new evidence of how people transported food and other goods nearly 2,000 years ago.
Researchers identified at...
New research has found that William Shakespeare collaborated with Christopher Marlowe on Edward III, a historical play published anonymously in 1596. The findings suggest Shakespeare was the main author, while Marlowe contributed several sections. The discovery challenges the long-held...
Gunmen launched an attack during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 34, authorities said. The shooting happened at St. George's Church in Hamoud, a village in the southern Karak...
Hundreds of tourists and residents gathered before sunrise Thursday at Egypt's Abu Simbel temple complex to witness a rare solar event that occurs twice a year. Some visitors spent the night outside the temple to secure a place for...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, October 22, that renewed negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must address long-term security guarantees for both Moscow and Kyiv, as well as Europe's broader security arrangements, confirming Russia's willingness to resume...
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has publicly endorsed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff, renewing a political relationship dating back more than a decade and calling for international cooperation among progressive forces.
In...
Treasury designated Karnakis and Karnakis and disclosed an investigation involving an unnamed Greek bank. Limited wind-down licenses run through Nov. 20.
A small bronze figurine preserved at the Hierapolis Archaeology Museum in southwestern Turkey is shedding new light on how Egyptian religious beliefs changed as they spread through the Greek and Roman worlds nearly 2,000 years ago.
The figure depicts Harpocrates,...
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Troy in present-day northwestern Turkey have discovered musical instruments including a 2,800-year-old bone flute and a 4,500-year-old human-shaped idol head. The finds offer new evidence of music and cultural traditions at the historic...
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply Thursday, October 22, after Iran claimed that seven oil tankers had been attacked or struck naval mines overnight, raising fears of a wider disruption to global oil supplies in one of...
A 2,000-year-old gold plaque discovered at a Roman fort in Georgia has revealed new evidence of an ancient religious cult that spread across the Roman Empire. Researchers say the artifact offers clues about the worship of Jupiter Dolichenus, a...
Human sacrifice and jade offerings may have been part of rituals to protect an ancient Chinese city's entrance nearly 4,000 years ago, according to a new study of excavations at Shimao. Archaeologists found six deposits of human skulls beneath...
The United States is preparing to order some diplomatic personnel and their families to leave American embassies in the Persian Gulf amid concerns over renewed hostilities involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to three U.S. officials who spoke to...
The airline industry is facing growing financial pressure as soaring fuel prices erode profits despite strong passenger demand and higher ticket fares, prompting major U.S. carriers to consider limiting flight growth in 2027.
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have...
Archaeologists in Mexico have identified a 2,500-year-old solar observatory that may offer new clues about ancient Mesoamerican astronomy. The discovery in Puebla's northern mountains marks the first documented observatory of its kind outside the Maya region, according to Mexico's...
