On the outskirts of Kadesh, Pharaoh Ramesses II finds himself ensnared in an ambush set by the Hittites. Through a tumultuous clash of chariots and strategic might, the Battle of Kadesh unfolds—the ...

New genetic evidence traces the roots of English, Sanskrit, and hundreds of other languages to a group of hunter-gatherers in ...

A breakthrough discovery has revealed the hidden link between ancient populations and the spread of Indo-European languages.

Learn more about groundbreaking genetic research that reveals a long-lost population and solves a centuries-old linguistic mystery.

Where lies the origin of the Indo-European language family? Ron Pinhasi and his team in the Department of Evolutionary ...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work of humanity, has been studied for centuries. Its influence has ...

Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and columns can still be seen.

Before the current written scripts, texts, and linguistic manuscripts, there were various oldest writing systems emerging ...

Abraham’s wife Sarah has died, and as he mourns, he negotiates with the Hittites for a burial place and then sets himself to ...