One of the oldest known baby rattles was found in an infant burial in northern Mesopotamia, dating to the Ubaid period between 5300 and 5000 B.C., according to the study. The rattles became widespread ...

In Leeds, England, a metal detectorist discovered a 1,200-year-old gilded Saxon cross, offering a fascinating glimpse into ...

Hama, SANA-The first convoy of pilgrims from the city of Hama set out Thursday for the sacred lands in Saudi Arabia, amid ...

Many in Syria want to enshrine remnants of their recent history, not only to remember it, but as a cautionary tale.

A security source said the raids had targeted sleeper cells in four locations. One Islamic State terrorist had blown himself ...

In the ancient city of Hama, Syria, parents thousands of years ago went through the same motions as those today. Getty Images/iStock Photo In an ancient city in western Syria, the remains of an ...