After the Old Kingdom fell, the Hittite state did not vanish, it hardened into a new form during an under-documented Middle Kingdom. This chapter follows the missing records, the churn of usurpers, ...

A decade after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led a joint military campaign to curb Iran’s influence in Yemen, the two allies now find themselves pitted against each other there.

Conflict in the Middle East has been escalating. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them. January 2, 2026 • As we look back at our international ...

Interview with the General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou: The government reshuffle was done to serve political and ...

This redefines “high” society in ancient Egypt. Yale University researchers have found trace amounts of opium jars in an ancient Egyptian vessel, proving that opium use was widespread in the land of ...

The Apadana, which was used as a gathering hall for receptions, was the largest building in Persepolis. A relief on the stairway includes depictions of delegates to the Achaemenid royal court (left), ...

Powhatan veterinarian retires after 44 years of caring for animals By Laura McFarland News Editor Jul 25, 2018 0 Debbie and Nick Elam will retire at the end of the month, closing Elam Animal Hospital ...