According to scientists, the first recorded evidence of kissing dates back nearly 4,500 years to the ancient Middle East.

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Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by Christian and secular people across the globe who gather with families, ...

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With new translations from the long-extinct Hittite language, UChicago Ph.D. student Naomi Harris brought verses from clay ...

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Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

(RNS) — Mandaeans, who believe they are descendants of the disciples of John the Baptist, have scattered around the globe, fleeing war and persecution in the Middle East. (RNS) — As the morning sun of ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice. And I'm Ailsa Chang ...

And I'm Ailsa Chang in our studio in Culver City, California, where I recently got to meet musician Clarissa Bitar. Welcome, welcome... CLARISSA BITAR: Hello. CHANG: ...Clarissa. BITAR: Oh, thank you ...