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Researchers have revealed the secrets of the long-forgotten ancient Assyrian capital of Dur-Sharrukin in modern-day Khorsabad, Iraq. Credits: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg), CC BY-SA 4.0, via ...

The Tomb was located in the North-West Palace of the Ancient city of Kalkhu (modern city of Nimrud). The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved ...

(Alamy) Forget the political appointments of Donald Trump and the scandals in the Church of England. To me the most remarkable event of the week -- the ... He went off into the desert rather than ...

Forget the political appointments of Donald Trump and the scandals in the Church of England. To me the most ... and none has suffered more than the Assyrian Church of the East, which claims ...

The Bank of England Museum is to publicly display two slave trade reparation plaques. The signs, which carry the phrase Black Lives Matter, emphasise that the Bank was involved in paying millions ...

The palatial Victoria & Albert Museum, named in honor of the 19th-century royal couple, is known more commonly in its shortened form – the V&A. Located in South Kensington, this free museum is a ...

England were reeling at 43/4 at one stage on Day 1 but managed to score 270 and pick five New Zealand wickets by stumps ...

Cheslin Kolbe returned to haunt England as the speedster scored a sensational double to help the Springboks claim a hard-fought victory at Twickenham on Saturday. A try in each half from Kolbe saw the ...

Gaze up at the six 54-foot glass towers that comprise the New England Holocaust Memorial, and you're bound to be awestruck. Dedicated in 1995, each haunting tower is etched with numbers.

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. England's men's team are well-known for failing to win a major tournament since 1966. Despite the disappointment, they have produced a ...

When it comes to wall paneling ideas, there are many styles available to suit the age of your house and personal taste. Some incorporate a richer effect, such as hand-carved friezes and pilasters, ...