Sumerian civilization appears to have evolved in Southern Mesopotamia around 4000 BC, while some historians place it as far back as 5000 BC.

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London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could see their decisions overturned by Sir Sadiq Khan under new ...

From the 1200s to the 1700s, the custom of Christian tattooing was prevalent in Europe among peasants, seafarers, soldiers and artisans as much as among nuns and monks. They were getting crosses, ...

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The island hopping is incredible, but Greece's ancient ruins, ski resorts, wineries, thermal pools, and pristine beaches ...

Clara Lacy's 'The World Has Dropped Its Petals' is a series of elaborately detailed drawings illuminating the world of ...

On today's episode: President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs as part of what he called "liberation day," while the U.S.