His recent work features deceptively charming paintings in which the often- mundane main object of interest appears to be sprouting deathly sharp needles and spikes. This, in turn, creates a sense of ...

He has spent a lifetime collecting textiles from around the world in an effort to spotlight the overlooked makers behind abstract masterpieces he believes “the Western art movement has always ...

Medieval cities were vital hubs of trade, politics, religion, and learning across much of the world. From Constantinople and Baghdad to Florence and Venice, these urban centers connected distant ...

More than a thousand years after a ship vanished off the coast of modern-day Croatia, archaeologists have uncovered a wreck that might reshape our ideas of the medieval world.

After the strong rebound of 6.5 percent posted in 2021, growth in Asia and Pacific is expected to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2022 amid an uncertain global environment and rise to 4.3 percent in 2023.

Buried in the deserts of the Near East, Egypt, and Central Asia, ancient libraries with troves of knowledge and wisdom have been uncovered.

Remnants of the Y-chromosomal lineage attributed to Genghis Khan were found in a set of medieval mausoleums attributed to his eldest son, Jochi.

China is one of the most important but least understood countries in the world. Its decisions will shape the future of international business, diplomacy, and security. This product helps decode the ...

The Medieval period, also called the Middle Ages, spanned from the 5th century through the 15th century. This era became famous for the Bubonic Plague, Crusades, and harsh life. But many peoples’ ...

Some of the biggest companies are run—or have been run—by Asian Americans Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit ...