Persian and other Islamic literature celebrated male homoerotic love as a form of divine longing – until Western moral codes ...

The Islamic Golden Age of Science is largely to thank for our scientific developments today. Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic ...

A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric ...

When Egyptian-French author Gilbert Sinoue walked through the gates of Manarat Al Saadiyat and witnessed the dynamic discussions on arts, policy and technology at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, he ...

What social media do you pay attention to when analyzing reading trends? BookTok right now is the most powerful force affecting trends—that’s where a lot of younger readers are. If people are looking ...

Who were the seven sleepers? What does Christianity say about them? Does Islam mention them as well? How does the Islamic narrative differ?

As Donald Trump once again resorts to threats, pressure, and performative declarations of support for the Iranian people, a ...

CNN Travel reveals the best places to visit in 2026, from Japan and Spain to Australia and the Caribbean, highlighting ...

Traditional sources and scholars have long hypothesized the location of this sacred chest. But tracing its whereabouts is more difficult than it seems.

There may be no better time to pick up this book than 2026. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I find it important to ...

A preview of a fascinating new series to start the year at the IFC Center curated by our very own Godfrey Cheshire.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings ...