From its origins in Arabia, the Muslim faith spread rapidly and developed a distinctive culture, including a form of art that has thrived through the centuries to be instantly recognizable ...

A walrus is excluded because no walrus has ever lived in sub-Saharan Africa. A saber-toothed cat is excluded too as their ...

In ancient Egypt, paint was sourced from minerals, such as ocre, that were then ground into a powder, according to research ...

Leonardo da Vinci, a key historical figure of the Renaissance, left a small but precious collection of paintings. These works ...

The bookselling industry is a complex, evolving market. Research reports by IBIS World, Publish Drive and Statista, which ...

Pattinsons Estate Agency say this four-bedroom detached home is extremely rare to the market, being one of just a "handful" of waterfront properties that have been built in Northumberland.

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria. A trove of 27 silver Roman coins, dating back to the 1st century BC, has been unearthed during restoration ...

Ecologists at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) have celebrated a significant milestone in conservation efforts after capturing rare footage of a critically endangered baby northern hairy ...

While most vehicles lose value the longer they’re on the road — meaning you can save money by buying used — rare cars can actually go up in value, with next year being no exception.

The artefact dates back to the Bronze Age between 2200 and 1500 BC and was considered an extremely rare find as it was so intact. The jar, which would have been used to carry wine or olive oil ...