Cakes have come a long way in human history. Especially when you consider that the classic dessert has evolved over thousands ...

Long before samurai or emperors, the islands of Japan were home to the Jomon—a people who built villages, crafted pottery, ...

Uzbekistan is reclaiming and preserving its rich cultural heritage through the work of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.

What is lost are political structures, economic systems, and ruling elites. What persists - always - are the people and their informational legacy. Customs, tools, beliefs, and institutions integrate ...

"The ancient Silk Road routes functioned like a major artery for civilizational engagement between the East and West, ...

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper ...

A centuries old altar discovered in a hidden Mexican cave offers a rare glimpse into a forgotten past and the people who once ...

About a century ago, numerous cultural relics from Turpan -- a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road -- were taken overseas through exploration and excavation. Today, the historic city is fostering ...

In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

The 3rd Liangzhu Forum will be held in Yuhang District, east China's Hangzhou from October 18 to 20, showcasing the symbiosis of global civilizations as ...

Uzbekistan, often called the 'Pearl of Central Asia,' is bridging its past and future through a contemporary museology approach, thanks to ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...