After the Byzantine Empire collapsed in the 15th century, the Ottomans turned it into a mosque, adding minarets and plastering over Christian mosaics ... rivalled the great mosque in Mecca ...

World War I broke out, and in 1916, the Ottomans expelled all Jews from Gaza in preparation for an impending confrontation.

After the Byzantine Empire collapsed in the 15th century, the Ottomans turned it into a mosque, adding minarets and plastering over Christian mosaics. The prayer niche ... rivaled the great mosque in ...

Byzantine architecture is characterized by high-riding domes and richly decorated mosaics. Columns and round arches are ... King Theoderic the Great, leader of the Ostrogoths, had spent his youth as a ...

The Ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma in Turkey are a true archaeological treasure that can be admired at the Zeugma Mosaic ...

Damascus Countryside, SANA- In the heart of southeastern Damascus, the city of Jaramana spans approximately 5,950 dunams. Its name, derived from the Aramaic language, means “strong men,” a ...

The contrasting decisions regarding Marko Rupnik’s artwork at Fátima and Lourdes reveal much about the church’s commitment to ...

DAMASCUS: A deadly shooting on Monday at a Damascus club, days after another attack on the capital’s nightlife, has sparked fears, adding to concerns that personal freedoms may be restricted ...

A major security operation unfolded at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport after Indian intelligence tipped off Colombo about possible terror suspects ...

And All That Is In Between’ demonstrates that many of the aspects of global culture, or the way culture circulates globally, ...

Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads. May 9, 2025 • Craig Thompson, author of the award-winning graphic memoir Blankets returns with its ...

Moms in Prayer is an international organization that gathers mothers to pray for their children and schools. You're invited to join other Bethel University moms for a powerful time of prayer for ...