A Swiss collector asserts that a sword in his collection, previously believed to be a replica, has been verified as the ...

Surprising, bold, and enduring… the history of eroticism in the Arab-Muslim world shines a spotlight on homosexuality and the ...

Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient ...

Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...

Thus, in 21th century United States most Christians, Jews, and Muslims have rejected the zero sum mind set and believe in the Qur’an’s pluralism teachings. Only those who reject God by disbelief or by ...

Heritage Music of the Arab World' is a new series by Ahram Online, in partnership with the AMAR F (F For Arab Music Archiving ...

Hindi, better known as ‘Saare Jahan se Achha’, is regarded today as the ideological father of Pakistan. In recent years, the ...

History books can only cover so much, and most of us haven’t cracked one open since we were in college. But if you want to ...

IN ARABIC, qaseeda means a panegyric ode and ‘burda’ means a shawl-like fabric worn over the shoulders, a mantle. Qaseeda ...

Israeli soldiers shot a toddler in the West Bank and opened fire on people waiting to return to the north in Gaza.

The Canaanites were there before the Jews who escaped from Egypt, and the Philistines arrived. They all built cities with stone walls. They worked–bronze and copper in hot fires. They farmed and ...