An ancient Christian monastery possibly dating as far back as the years before Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, ...

The Nea Moni Monastery on the Greek island of Chios is a treasure from Greece's long history, now listed on UNESCO's World ...

When conducting historical research in the field of Japanese history, it is common practice to use ancient documents which remain throughout the country. Conversely, the medieval Islamic world has not ...

Mosul, Iraq -- The abuses of authoritarian regimes across the Middle East extend far beyond the displacement and persecution of indigenous communities such as the Assyrian people. These regimes have ...

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Croatia's most stunning monastery is 500 years old and situated right next to the shoreline on one of the country's most ...