World Regions & Civilizations

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (148+ words) Published Sep 21, 2026 11:28 AM EDT Hattusha has provided archaeologists with thousands of cuneiform artifacts contextualizing the politics, culture, and day-to-day life of the ancient Hittites. The first fragments of the Kadesh Peace Treaty were discovered amid excavations during the early 20th century,…...

6+ hour, 13+ min ago   (358+ words) Nicosia, Cyprus. The main entrance of a traditional Cypriot home, known as a xoporti, often linked the street to a private yard and could be wide enough for residents and livestock. Its construction can reveal details about a building’s age,…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago   (381+ words) Cappadocia medieval fair draws thousands to historic Türkiye region Architect Muammer Erinal launched the annual Barbarian Medieval Fair in Urgup after transforming a local building into a themed restaurant, with hundreds of enthusiasts from Türkiye and abroad donning painstakingly crafted…...

14+ hour, 48+ min ago   (364+ words) In the 19th and 20th centuries, this fishing village transformed into a city of more than three million inhabitants. But capitalist speculation, drug trafficking, and bloody political struggles changed Shanghai's future forever. Around the Customs House, which is topped by a clock…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (386+ words) Unravelling the tapestry with the curator of the British Museum exhibition The Bayeux Tapestry exhibit at the British Museum is currently the hottest ticket in the town. In the nation for the first time since it was embroidered nearly 1,000 years…...

10+ hour, 40+ min ago   (262+ words) “Today, we want to apologise to you,” said Basil Thürig, co-director of the Basel Natural History Museum, during a ceremony marking the return of the remains of three people of Kawésqar origins to their descendants. These remains were…...

11+ hour, 48+ min ago   (740+ words) For a long time, the belief that Switzerland played no part in colonial exploitation persisted because it had no overseas colonies. Historical researchExternal link tells a different story. Swiss researchers, traders and collectors were influential figures in the colonial enterprise,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1404+ words) A large portion of migration in Europe takes place within Europe. In Europe, migration is often associated with flight and asylum. However, a new, unusually detailed analysis of global migration patterns shows that the global picture is different in key…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1260+ words) The Azcatitlan Codex has returned to Mexico on loan after 186 years abroad. Its temporary exhibition raises questions about ownership, Indigenous memory, and whether a celebration of friendship with France can resolve the manuscript’s long, unfinished history of changing hands. Acamapichtli…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (544+ words) A new ancient DNA study reveals that coastal and inland communities in southwestern Finland were genetically similar during the early Middle Ages, before migration from Sweden transformed the coastal population. The research also shows that medieval Finland was deeply connected…...