On a set of broken clay bowls from northern Mesopotamia, delicate flower patterns have turned out to be something far more radical than decoration. New analysis of this ancient art suggests that early ...

The new year should be a time for renewal and relief. Whatever happens next, at least the previous year is done, so that’s a ...

Apple cider vinegar, once used for preservation and in folk medicine, is making a comeback in modern drinks. It delivers a ...

Folklore says the weather on Jan. 1 can hint at the year ahead. Rain on New Year’s Day: Often said to bring good luck and ...

Folklore suggests the weather on New Year's Day, from rain to sunshine, can predict luck and prosperity for the year ahead.

Halafian pottery shows that early agricultural societies practiced advanced mathematical thinking through plant-based art long before writing.

Folklore suggests the weather on New Year's Day, from rain to sunshine, can predict luck and abundance for the year ahead.

California’s rainy, breezy forecast fits old weather lore that points to a year of change, replenishment and growth.

For several millennia, humans followed nature's rhythms and the sun's path to calculate the beginning of a new year. Then one ...

Protecting the Aravallis is a practical urban decision, not an emotional environmental argument. The range supports ...

Mules are one of nature’s most fascinating hybrids, blending the best qualities of two very distinct species: horses and ...

In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus valley, the first urban settlements were built around irrigated farmland. Flooded terrace fields for rice, corn and quinoa accompanied the spread of civilization in ...