By David K. Johnson, Ph.D., King’s College There are so many alien-themed movies out there that one could be wrong in thinking that alien life is pretty common. But, how many extraterrestrial civilizations could exist in the universe, and what are the chances of finding them, or that they findRead More →
Part of that was just plain unfortunate: Egypt expanded parts of the canal to allow two-way traffic and accommodate the larger carriers. The vessel Ever Given veered off course and got stuck in a part of the still narrow waterway. But it’s also a reminder that even an advanced civilizationRead More →
Chinese archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artifacts at an archaeological site in southwest Sichuan Province, offering glimpses of an ancient civilization dating back more than 3,000 years. More than 500 relics found in Sanxingdui, including fragments of gold and bronze masks as well as ivory and jade items, were unveiledRead More →
Namit Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense of the material, rational and spiritual world through the ages Indians: a brief history of a civilization – Warning, Indians, not India – seems like a crazy race at first, but that’s only until you jump onRead More →
As a nature photographer, I have spent countless hours outdoors in the natural areas of Malta. I have documented the beauty of the many species that inhabit these areas, but I have also personally witnessed the painful decline of the island’s natural environment. Love in the mist Over the years,Read More →
Besides monument conservation efforts, the Kirtipurians are at their best to conserve the traditional values of intangible cultural heritages. Many civilizations around the world have disappeared due to natural and man-made disasters that have occurred over time. Even so, the medieval town of Kirtipur survived to help keep the NewaRead More →
Nasiriya, Iraq – This is where the wheel was invented, the Code of Hammurabi – or Rule of Law – was first established, and where oil was first burned as a source of energy. It is the ancient Iraqi city of Ur – located in the province of Dhi Qar,Read More →
The University of Michigan-Flint will host the inaugural Muhammad Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought and Civilization, a series that aims to explore the impact of Islam on the world. The inaugural symposium is 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday March 4 via Zoom. The first speaker is Dr AlanRead More →
Archaeologists are preparing to launch the third major excavation of an important site in the Jiroft plain, in the valley of the Halil river in southeast Iran. Konar Sandal’s remains were on display after the 2001 floods near Jiroft in Iran. Sheltered by towering steep mountains on three sides, thisRead More →