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Archaeologists uncovered a rare Solomon’s Knot mosaic in the ancient city of Smyrna, revealing Late Roman symbolism, urban life and reuse.

Excavations at the ancient city of Smyrna in central Izmir have uncovered a mosaic floor featuring a “Solomon’s Knot” motif, ...

For many societies, the firstborn son carries a remarkably symbolic status in the family. He symbolises new beginnings, and ...

When we speak about Bangladesh today, we often pretend as if there is one clear national story. In reality, three stories are ...

Imagine a digital display where three symbols must align. The first two click into place perfectly, but the third slows down, ...

More than five million people visit Oahu each year, and for many, sightseeing starts with sunscreen, walking shoes and a long ...

Europe is filled with modern capitals and bustling cities, but scattered across the continent are towns that feel untouched ...

It was only after an hour of wandering through Itchan Kala, the walled inner city of Khiva, that I realised I hadn’t seen ...

A single ancient fingerprint, pressed into sticky pine pitch more than two millennia ago, is reshaping what archaeologists ...

For a town still feeling the loss of its paper mill more than a decade ago, the promise of new industry is tantalizing; 50 or ...

Armenia's compact capital is full of history, architectural wonders and a lively vibe ...