In ancient times, academies served as spiritual homes for scholars. In the past decade or so, amid the revival of traditional Chinese culture, these academies, which have seen their share of ups and ...

The economic term for self-sufficiency is "autarky", borrowed from the ancient Greek word autarkeia, meaning "to suffice".

Once dubbed 'Europe's North Korea,' this country is now a stunning Mediterranean destination brimming with beautiful beaches, ...

The Korea Heritage Service, which excavates the ancient capital of Silla, has located the site of the 'Donggung' where the ...

South Korea is a captivating blend of ancient and modern elements, offering a variety of experiences from bustling cityscapes ...

Archaeologists in Egypt are working to restore the Ramesseum, a temple belonging to Ramesses II, an Old Testament pharaoh believed to have interacted with Moses in the Book of Exodus.

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

Once known as "the North Korea of Europe", Albania ... put on inside of the site's ancient stone theatre, has helped bring back a sense of pride and history among the local community.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the country’s first leader to be indicted, less than two ...

The charges are unprecedented for a South Korean president, and if convicted, Yoon Suk Yeol could face years in prison for his shock martial-law decree, which sought to ban political and ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

Lt. j.g. John Koelsch was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a rescue helicopter pilot during the Korean War. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) During the Korean War ...