The translation of ancient Assyrian writing into modern languages was a challenge that had long vexed historians. Three ...

For centuries, the glorious works of Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian often dubbed the 'Father of History,' have fascinated scholars and readers alike. His detailed accounts of foreign lands, ...

Miscommunication and misunderstood geography are confounding discussions about China’s planned dams on the Yarlung Tsangpo ...