In a surprising development in financial markets, the U.S. 10 Year Treasury yield (US10Y) rose 20 basis points on Monday ...

Miao embroidery is a national intangible cultural heritage in China. The Miao ethnic people, who live mainly in Southwest ...

The oldest synagogue in antiquity was on the Greek island of Delos - the island of god Apollo in the Cyclades - and attests the presence of a Jewish community ...

Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

“The Friend” is a decent film, but it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners. Finally, a movie that ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

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The Rod of Asclepius is a striking emblem: a simple staff with a lone snake coiled around it, universally acknowledged as a symbol of medicine and healing.

Archaeologists Baffled to Find Several Clay Fingers Offered as Anatomical Votive Offerings to the 'Healing Serpent' For centuries, ancient civilizations have left behind an intricate bunch of stunning ...

These sites, often dedicated to healing gods like Apollo, hosted offerings and ... The snake is an ancient symbol of medicine, linked to deities like Apollo and Asclepius. It represents rebirth and ...