Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...
One of the most historically and archaeologically important towns in Sri Lanka at present is Mannar. This is because its ...
An academic who believes he has been “cancelled” has challenged Cardiff University on its potential inclusion of his work in ...
Ancient lentils preserved in volcanic silos link modern Canarian crops to 2,000-year-old North African origins. Lentils cultivated in the Canary Islands today have roots that extend nearly 2,000 years ...
A University of Wyoming professor of anthropology has been named a President’s Distinguished Scholar in recognition of his ...
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Sharjah showcases its cultural legacy at ICOM 2025

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) participated in the International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025, that took place in Dubai from 11th to 17th November, presenting a unified platform ...
Mythology, folklore and even the Bible tell us that giants once roamed the Earth. And, it turns out, there’s evidence to back ...
Visiting professor Kasey Diserens Morgan brings fieldwork experience from Mexico to Lehigh’s archaeology program.
A simple turn of the wrist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in February 2023 has unveiled a centuries-old mystery about ancient Roman craftsmen. Washington State University art history professor ...
By appointing Khaled El-Enany as head, UNESCO proves heritage has become spectacle & soft power for the institution, argues .
The gilded Jesus statue has been sent to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim for further study.
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