Ground Report from Sidon: The Impact of War on a 6000-Year-Old City, Southern Lebanon on the Brink of Destruction
The ancient city of Sidon in Southern Lebanon is facing severe devastation due to the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Cambodia presents restored ancient Shiva statue made of 10,000 fragments
Cambodia has successfully restored a massive, ancient dancing Shiva statue that had been shattered into over 10,000 pieces during its civil war.
Lebanon under fire: the collapse of Beirut, the destruction of the ancient Tyre, and humanitarian crisis
Nightly assaults on Beirut and southern Lebanon continue amid escalating tensions in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Gulf-British Statement: Exploring an Ancient Legacy or Joint Defense in Wartime?
The Gulf Cooperation Council and British Foreign Secretary issued a joint statement emphasizing the right of Gulf states to defend against Iranian attacks amidst escalating tensions following the US-Israel war on Iran.
‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent
The article reports on the impact of ongoing conflict in Lebanon, focusing on the economic strain and decline of local businesses in the ancient city of Sidon.
World's biggest puppy weighs 12st is 6ft tall and bred just like ancient extinct dog
A massive nine-month-old puppy named Euphrates is the world's largest, bred to resemble the ancient Mesopotamian Molossus war dog.
Severe Accusation: The USA and Israel are Destroying Ancient Cultural Heritage
The governor of Isfahan, Iran, has accused the USA and Israel of waging a 'war on civilization' due to damage inflicted on ancient cultural heritage from bombings across Iran.
Israeli massacre on the ancient 'golden' beach of Beirut: "Why are they killing poor people who don't even have a house to hide in?"
The article discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks, leading to mass displacement and devastation in areas once seen as prosperous.
With prayers and the burning of the god Baal, the Iranian community protests in front of the US embassy in Mexico
Around 60 activists from the Iranian community protested in front of the US embassy in Mexico City, igniting a symbolic fire representing the ancient god Baal to demand an end to the war in the Middle East.
Lebanese Media: Israel Bombed the Ancient City of Tyre – At Least 1 Dead
Israel bombed the ancient city of Tyre in Lebanon, killing at least one person, amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah.
Tahar Ben Jelloun: Shiites and Sunnis, an Ancient Fracture Behind the War
The article discusses the historical divide between Shiites and Sunnis in Islam, emphasizing the significance of this schism in contemporary conflicts.
Experts find possible trace of an ancient Soviet probe on the Moon
Experts have potentially discovered remnants of the Luna 9, the first man-made object to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, which provided crucial images of the lunar surface in 1966.
Gazans battle to salvage ancient books in war-ravaged mosque library
In Gaza, efforts are underway to rescue ancient books from a library housed in a mosque that has been damaged by ongoing conflict.
A 2,200-Year-Old Bone May Be the First Material Evidence for Hannibal's 'War Machine'
Researchers in Spain have discovered a 2,200-year-old elephant bone in Andalusia, potentially linking the ancient Carthaginian war strategies to archaeological findings.
War devastates Sudan's ancient acacia forest, threatening ecosystem
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has severely damaged the Al-Sunut acacia forest, leading to significant environmental degradation and consequences for local and migratory wildlife.
A discovery of bones could prove the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal's war elephants
A recent discovery of an elephant foot bone in Spain may provide evidence for Hannibal's historic crossing of the Alps with war elephants.
Hot archaeological find: archaeologists claim to have found the first trace of Hannibal's battle elephants
Archaeologists in southern Spain have discovered an elephant bone fragment that could provide the first concrete evidence of Hannibal's war elephants traversing Europe in ancient times.
The bone that could be evidence of the mythical passage of a war elephant of Hannibal through Europe
A discovered elephant leg bone in Spain may be the first concrete evidence of the use of war elephants by the Carthaginian general Hannibal.
Scientists have discovered evidence that Hannibal used war elephants in his campaign against Rome
Researchers have found evidence suggesting that Hannibal employed war elephants during his military campaigns against Rome.
What the ancient Latin phrase 'Si vis pacem, para bellum' means and how it is used today
The Latin phrase 'Si vis pacem, para bellum' signifies that if you want peace, you should prepare for war, and it continues to spark contemporary discussions around security and power.
Olympics, the (failed) truce and the nobility of sport as an antidote to war
The article discusses how the Olympic Games in ancient Greece did not always stop conflicts and reflects on the contemporary neglect of the Olympic truce, suggesting that believing in it still offers hope.
Walks Through an Ancient War
The article describes the haunting remnants of an old conflict as a mutilated man walks through the ruins of Ciudad Universitaria, observing the desolation left behind by battle.
Sudan recovers hundreds of artefacts looted during the war
The Sudanese authorities recovered and displayed 570 ancient artefacts stolen from the National Museum in Khartoum during the civil war.
The Bright Side: Libyans savour shared heritage as national museum reopens after 14 years
The national museum in Tripoli has reopened after 14 years, allowing Libyans to reconnect with their ancient heritage amidst the ongoing legacy of civil war.