5,000 Year-Old Tavern Found in Iraq
The site included an open-air sitting area, and a kitchen complete with a clay oven, clay chiller, and ancient crockery.
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Stunning Ancient Artwork Found at Site Sacked by ISIS: Assyrian Depictions Not Seen For 2,600 Years-LOOK
Archeologists found the stunning reliefs in a sealed gateway unknown in any previous excavations or surveys of the site.
The Breathtaking Moment Enemy Soldiers Who Saved Each Other Reunite By Chance in Waiting Room 20 yrs Later
When this war in Ukraine finally ends, there will almost certainly be a story like that of Najah Aboud and Zahed Haftlang.
Spy Satellite Photos Reveal Hundreds of Long-Lost Roman Forts, Challenging Decades-Old Theory
Declassified photos captured by United States spy satellites launched during the Cold War have revealed an archaeological treasure trove: hundreds of previously unknown Roman-era forts. Corona and Hexagon were two satellite surveillance programs meant to support the Carter Doctrine of US dominance of the Middle and Near East, but now archaeologists are using their declassified […]
U.S. Government Plans to Reduce Number of Troops in Iraq by Nearly Half This Month
US Central Command credited their decision to withdraw to its confidence in Iraqi military forces to maintain their position against ISIS.
Army Ranger Patrick Payne Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor For Heroism in Liberating 75 Hostages
Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism and selflessness that helped liberate 75 hostages in Iraq.
Iraq's "Garden of Eden" Wetlands Has Finally Been Restored After Saddam's Destruction
Fifteen years after nearly being annihilated by Saddam Hussein, almost half of Iraqí¢â¬â¢s fabled marshlands of Mesopotamia, considered by some to be the original Garden of Eden, have been restored with water and wildlife.
Inventor of Hand-Cranked Washing Machine is Distributing the Low-Cost Device to Refugees
The inventor of a hand-cranked washing machine named Navjot Sawhney has traveled to Iraq to distribute it to refugees in the country.
Iraqi Drought Reveals Stunning 3,400-Year-Old City Covered By Tigris River
German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city of the Mittani Empire after a drought lowered levels of the Tigris River.
Global Terrorist Attacks Down 13 Percent in 2015
A new State Department report showed the number of terror-related attacks around the world dropped by 13 percent in 2015.
Veteran Reunites With Abandoned Kitten He Cared For In Baghdad (Video)
This cat isn't your ordinary American pet... He was rescued all the way across the world in Iraq.
Seattle to Host Free Concert of Music From Travel Ban Countries
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra performance will also be live streamed tonight via the event's Facebook page.
Muslim Businessman Erects Tallest Christmas Tree in Solidarity With Iraqi Christians
Yassir Saad wanted to help Iraqi Christians forget about the pain caused by ISIS by erecting the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad.
Iraqi Christians Return to Town Invaded by ISIS to Hold First Mass in 2 Years
The Iraqi town of Qaraqosh had the largest population of Christians in the country – and now they're all finally returning to their home for mass.
Pope Auctions Gift Worth $250K For Christian Communities Destroyed by ISIS
Pope Francis doesn't need a Lamborghini to prove his status as a Catholic rock star.
World Bank Approves $400M Spending Package To Restore Liberated Iraqi Cities
All the regions that have been retaken from ISIS will receive funding for new infrastructure and the restoration of priceless cultural heritage sites.
Baghdad Residents Fly Hundreds of Kites to Counter City's Image
When Baghdad was called one of the worst capital cities to live in, its citizens had a beautifully colorful response.
After Man Plays His Cello at Bomb Site, He Spurs Citywide Movement to Combat Violence With Music
One day after several car bombs were detonated in his city, a cellist took to the streets to combat violence with music – and according to him, it's working.
More Peace Than Ever in Iraq: Incredible 80% Drop in Violence, Even During Ramadan
The first five months of 2018 have witnessed an astonishing drop in violence and deaths compared to the same time period in 2017.
Super Bowl Pizzas Give US Troops a Taste of Home
10,000 Uno's pizzas will be delivered to U.S. troops overseas in time for Super Bowl Sunday, thanks to the Evans family of Illinois who started Pizzas4Patriots in 2008. Supporters of the operation want to send soldiers a taste of home, including the shipping company DHL Express, which delivers the pizzas for no charge.
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