We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

A new exhibition in Dublin showcases historic manuscripts written in Irish monasteries. The show also features medieval ...

In today’s world, you might think that a language as rich and ancient as Arabic would be everywhere — in books, online ...

Pope Leo XIV, 69, is the person to whom lots of people look when they want to come in contact with God. John Prevost, 71, is ...

The policemen lining the street whistle several times and begin to move forward, pushing roughly, guiding the customers ...

As a Swede with over two decades spent in China, Catarina Lilliehöök’s debut novel The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper, offers a ...

Leprosy’s tale stretches from 5,000-year-old skeletons in Eurasia to a startling 4,000-year-old case in Chile, revealing that ...

In the course of a collaboration with the University of Baghdad, LMU's Enrique Jiménez has rediscovered a text that had been ...

World of the Book: Celebrating 20 Years will be exhibited until 17 May 2026, State Library Victoria, Dome Galleries, Level 4; ...

President Donald Trump promised a "carve-out" on immigration raids in certain industries. Our economy can't survive without ...