A sensational discovery by researchers from Uppsala University threatens to add new fuel to the fire of the discourse about multiculturalism as what has previously been considered typical Viking ...

Norse mythology comes from the northernmost part of Europe, Scandinavia: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. The myths depict a universe in which gods and giants battle among themselves in ...

The legendary seal of the ancient Israelite King Solomon, who is regarded as a prophet in both Judaism and Islam, may have been found yesterday in a raid carried out by security forces. Acting on ...

Dzi Beads are perhaps one of the most powerful, expensive, and sought after of all talismans. Dzi beads have been known to sell for as much as several million dollars. To many Tibetans, the Dzi are ...

2,000-year-old ancient toys from the Hellenistic Period have been discovered inside tombs belonging to children in the ancient seaport city of Parion located in northwestern Turkey's Çanakkale ...

Perfumes and fragrances are more than just beautiful scents; they are composed of memories and emotions far apart from their chemical components. As the power of perfume was recognized by nations ...

Ancient oil paintings discovered in famed Afghan Caves by international team of researchers dated to around the 7th century A.D., predate the origins of similar sophisticated painting techniques in ...

Clay tablets dating back 4,000 years show the beginning of writing and literacy in ancient Anatolia, in the middle of modern-day Turkey, according to researchers. Excavations in the province of ...

Aksobhya, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi, Ratnasaṃbhava, and Vairocana are the five Dhyani Buddhas who are the icons of Mahayana Buddhism. They are viewed in tantric meditation and are found in Buddhist ...

The Buddha Statues, for the most of people are the main subjects of curiosity as they have different gestures, poses and style of presentation. Although Buddha statues may differ artistically ...

“In spite of the land's natural drawbacks, they turned Sumer into a veritable Garden of Eden and developed what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man.”  ― Samuel Noah ...

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colors the most.                                                                                                           John Ruskin All ...

Scientists recently discovered ancient writings in the now-extinct Caucasian Albanian language that have existed since the Dark Ages on parchments at the Saint Catherine monastery library in the ...

Wales, also known as Cymru, is part of the United Kingdom and well-known for its rich history and culture. Wales is actually a fascinating country with mysteries around every corner. Having started ...

These stunning pictures of Slavic mythological characters were created by a Russian artist from Yoshkar-Ola in the Mari El Republic in Russia’s eastern region. Born in 1975, Igor Ozhiganov studied ...