For centuries, hieroglyphs have helped historians piece together the beliefs, rituals, and everyday lives of ancient ...

Show an empty cross to most Christians at Easter and their minds will go to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a powerful symbol. But some American Indians may see a symbol similar ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Ancient Egyptian symbol of life, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure ...

You see them everywhere in Ireland. The ringed cross is as much an emblem of Irish identity as it is a religious symbol. Outside of Ireland people of Celtic heritage use the Celtic Cross in many forms ...

You know them: the fluffy bunnies, fancy bonnets, lemony Peeps, baskets filled with chocolates. And Easter is that, certainly. But there is more. In keeping with the sacred origin of the observance, ...

Today, we are bombarded with a never-ending stream of images and logos and symbols. In this time of overstimulation, how do you create symbols that stand out? One designer is looking to the past for ...

The entrance to the temple of Sîn as excavated by the Chicago team. The protruding plinth on which the symbols of Sargon appeared is highlighted in red. Credit: Institute for the Study of Ancient ...

When pictures surfaced of James Alex Fields Jr. and others carrying shields with fasces (a bundle of rods or sticks) emblazoned on them at the Charlottesville protests, historians took note. But they ...