Asia
A round-up of ancient and modern objects revealed by drought
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The droughts being experienced around the globe have revealed both archaeological wonders and stark reminders of history.
Middle East
Extreme Drought may have created conditions for Islam to emerge
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Research suggests that drought may have been an instigator in the shift to Islam as a religious practice within the Arabian peninsula.
Europe
Irish Medieval manuscripts and Viking settlements
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Research into Norse occupation and influence in Ireland highlights the creation of the major cities and how Irish medieval manuscripts reflected the shifts in culture.
Africa
New insights into Philistine religion and their enigmatic culture
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New research challenges previous held consensus on the Philistines, their origin, and the structure and establishment of their culture in the Levant.
News
Mining at sacred Apache site heads to Supreme Court as religious liberty case
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The legal battle over Chi’chil Bildagoteel (Oak Flat) is now headed to the Supreme Court.