History

Book delves into the world of the Mamluks, the freed slaves who defended the region from invading Mongols

Exhibition also features pottery and carpets dating back to the 9th century

The finding is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old

Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa outlines some of the hot topics discussed, including climate change, conflict and sustainable development

The work was carried out by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and cost about $161,000

Playing at the Great Pyramids 45 years ago was the ultimate experiment for the legendary American band

The inaugural event is digging deep into the issues facing contemporary researchers

Traditional theatre may have played a role in positioning the Asian destination as the world’s most populous Muslim nation

From the Empty Quarter to Ancient Jericho, there are many striking places and landmarks under consideration from the region

The site was placed on the Unesco list following a devastating fire in 2010

Two projects in north-west Saudi Arabia have shed light on the Gulf's rich cultural heritage

Free programme includes diverse range of speakers from fields of history, heritage and archaeology

Swords and javelin believed to have been used in second century Bar Kokhba revolt

Despite a public outcry and political action, demolitions of some of Cairo's oldest tombs are still under way

Jalaluddeen Akhtar is among a dying breed of artisans, whose ancestors created beautiful artworks for royals

The first discovery at the site was made 150 years ago and research has been in progress ever since

Al Safa Art and Design Library’s latest show reflects the journey of UAE's disparate artistic voices

From cataloguing historical artefacts to reuniting old crew mates, no two days are the same on the world-famous vessel

A research project has charted the stories of 700 monuments across the city

Ongoing efforts to excavate Nineveh has led to the discovery of 2,700-year-old reliefs of unprecedented preservation