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 ...

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

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

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

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

New research suggests that the first Indo-European speakers lived in southern Russia 6,500 years ago, challenging ...

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

A new study reveals fresh clues about Indo-European language origins, tracing an ancestral group's key role in their spread.

Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye blends rich heritage, stunning architecture, and world-renowned cuisine for an ...

The British Museum should return the ancient treasures to Greece for the sake of art, not nationalism.

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The first pylon of the Ramesseum on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor is undergoing major restoration, reports Nevine El-Aref ...