Once reserved for the warrior caste, the ‘prestige’ associated with the act of Sati led to its proliferation. Until the ...

In order to fund the museum's colossal €800 million renovation plan, director Laurence des Cars has no shortage of ideas: ...

Gambling has thousands of years of Hindu origins, which is astonishing. Gambling is everywhere throughout India's sacred ...

Last month was African American History month. On Feb. 21, Enterprise columnist Bob Seidenstein wrote about “Some words on words.” Time for some stories. In some mafia movies you hear “Send him to ...

Through the “deft hands” of a missionary’s “white-robed and black-hatted teacher,” the Goodsells ... and, in some, completely ...

Few figures in Arabic music and cinema embody mystery, elegance, and tragedy like Asmahan. With an ethereal voice, a captivating presence, and a life marked by intrigue and rumor, she remains one of ...

The Bloodhound’s roots trace back to medieval Europe, where these scent-tracking marvels were cherished by monks and nobility alike ... these gentle giants are truly remarkable. From the Black Russian ...

The late 18th century saw the emergence throughout Europe of political movements dedicated to the ... The first chamber contained representatives of the ruling houses and the high nobility as well as ...

The new study showed that the frequency of people with dark skin was still high in parts of Europe until the Copper Age (also ...

The 25th Dynasty originated in Nubia, in what is today Sudan, and ruled over ancient Egypt between 744 and 656 BC.