While Iraq is safe for tourists in many regions, it's wise to stay informed about local conditions and steer clear of ...

Project Esther is such an approach. Named after the Jewish heroine from the story of Purim who saved the Jewish people from ...

During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the fez, or tarboosh, was more commonly worn by the urban educated elite, the effendi ...

Chef-driven Chinese, tasting menus and multiple kinds of fancy kebabs: These are the culinary projects we can't wait to try next year.

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Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands in the Persian Gulf, stands as a testament to ancient civilizations and ... mirroring the national flag. Reflecting on the country’s achievements, outlining ...

It's Erdogan vs Netanyahu currently: two strongmen circling the ring, the region still unraveling the ancient tapestry of Arabs ... A partner to the US and Israel, yet warmth towards Persia, Putin and ...

Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.

Erev Yalda is a new ritual that finds beautiful meaning in combining Hanukkah with the ancient Persian tradition of Yalda.

A proponent of the Iranian tradition says she can no longer imagine celebrating Hanukkah without poetry or Yalda without ...

Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...