What the Al Thani Collection of art tells us about world trade
Amin Jaffer, one of the artistic directors of the Islamic Arts Biennale, on the prestigious Al Thani Collection, how there is no one canon of Islamic art and his Indian roots ...
First day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine captured in images
The deafening booms of the first airstrikes. Buildings bursting into flames, reduced to rubble. Terrified people hiding in ...
AP PHOTOS: First day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine captured in images
The deafening booms of the first airstrikes. Buildings bursting into flames, reduced to rubble. Terrified people hiding in ...
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How Constantine Changed the Destiny of Christianity
According to legend, in the 4th century, Emperor Constantine (also known as Constantine the Great) converted to Christianity after witnessing a miracle. In reality, his decision was more of a ...
From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including the Forum of Peace in Rome, dedicated by Emperor Vespasian; the Library of ...