Introducing a New Focus on Archaeology and Ancient Religion
November 2018 Rizwan Safir – UK The Review of Religions is proud to announce the formation of a new section focusing on our ancient past. This section will explore the […]
Enormous, rare Viking ship burial discovered by radar
Source: National Geographic By Andrew Curry Archaeologists in Norway using ground-penetrating radar have detected one of the largest Viking ship graves ever found. ARCHAEOLOGISTS HAVE FOUND the outlines of a […]
Several ‘priceless’ sculptures unearthed in Jerash including ones for Zeus and Aphrodite
By Maram Kayed – Oct 03,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Archaeologists unearthed a number of sculptures in Jerash, including one for Zeus and Aphrodite (Photo by Maram Kayed) AMMAN — New […]
Humans may have wiped out largest birds
Elephant birds: Who killed the largest birds that ever lived? Source: BBC News By Helen Briggs Prehistoric humans are under suspicion of wiping out the largest birds that ever lived after […]
A Strange Drawing Found in Sinai Could Undermine Our Entire Idea of Judaism
Is that a 3,000-year-old picture of god, his penis and his wife depicted by early Jews at Kuntillet Ajrud? More than four decades after its excavation wound down, a small […]
Hidden gems: Rare religious treasures go on show in Lucerne
https://tp.srgssr.ch/p/inline?urn=urn:swi:video:44020262&locale=en Embed code This content was published on April 6, 2018 On its 1,250th anniversary, the Court Church of St. Leodegar in Lucerne is opening up its treasure trove […]
Archaeology : Is Swiss town Chur one of world’s oldest?
By Bill Harby This content was published on March 18, 2018 In 1998, construction workers excavating for a car park uncovered archaeological artifacts dating back to about 11,000 BCE […]
Al-Azhar Mosque shines after years-long restoration | Ahram Online
by ismailimail Posted on March 8, 2018 In the Al-Hussein quarter in Islamic Cairo, the historic Mosque and University of A-Azhar stands welcoming worshippers, students and visitors. The mosque, like […]
‘Motherlode’ of Dinosaur Footprints Discovered at NASA Flight Center
Source: Time By KATE SAMUELSON February 2, 2018 At least 70 mammal and dinosaur tracks were discovered in an area no larger than two square meters at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center near […]
Amasra: A town molded by the spirits of the ancients
DAILY SABAH WITH ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL Like any other Black Sea towns, Amasra is blessed with greenery; but what makes it different is its ancient history dating back to […]
Water Sterilization Technology in Muslim Civilisation
By: Maha Al-Shaar It is known that contaminated water contains many bacteria and harmful viruses that cause many diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, meningitis and poliomyelitis, etc. Water-related diseases […]
Islamic history museum in Madinah to promote national heritage
ARAB NEWS | Published — Wednesday 1 November 2017 MADINAH: The Islamic University of Madinah plans to establish a history museum to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through promoting the heritage of Saudi Arabia, Madinah and the Islamic University. “This museum will contribute to strengthening the country’s cultural identity and […]
Istanbul’s oldest burial site found during metro excavation works
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Related Articles History 9.7 million-year-old teeth fossils discovered in Germany History Turkey, Hungary restore 500-year-old Ottoman tomb in Budapest History 1,600-year-old mosaics unearthed again […]
Fragmented history : Swiss help to illuminate the Middle Ages
October 17, 2017 11:00 AMOct 17, 2017 – //tp.srgssr.ch/p/swi/embed?urn=urn:swi:video:43582180 Researchers at the University of Fribourg hope to reveal more about the Middle Ages by piecing together fragments of manuscripts. (RTS/swissinfo.chexternal link) In medieval times, the vellum of discarded manuscripts was not thrown away, but reused as bookbinding material to strengthen or decorate new […]
Were Some Vikings Muslim? A New Discovery Raises Questions
October 22, 2017 by Paul Ratner Locals dressed as Vikings march through the streets of Lerwick on January 31, 2006, in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty […]
Volcanic eruptions can cool the planet
Scientists say Bali’s Mount Agung volcano is set to blow. Previous major volcanic eruptions have had a cooling effect on the climate, with one even leading to what became known as the “year without a summer.” Plunging temperatures, snow, freezing rain and gloomy days devoid of sunshine – such was […]
UNESCO about Petra in Jordan: Nabateans were the Thamud mentioned in the Quran
Source: UNESCO website: Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. […]
Santa Claus’ untouched grave may be beneath church in Turkey’s Antalya, archaeologist says
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL AA File Photo Related Articles Turkey Archeologists hunt for St. Nicholas’s remains Minorities The saint who inspired Santa Claus remembered in his hometown Archaeologists […]
UNESCO: Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih)
Source: UNESCO website Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) The Archaeological Site of Al-Hijr (Madâin Sâlih) is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as […]
Egypt discovers three millennia-old tombs
By AFP – Aug 16,2017 – JORDAN TIMES This handout photo released by the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry on Tuesday shows three ancient tombs containing sarcophagi which were discovered in […]
