Could ancient civilizations across the world have shared a symbolic language? This exploration compares the carvings on the Moai of Easter Island with those on Göbekli Tepe’s Pillar 43.

Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form and surrounding details are often rich with symbolism, turning them into a medium for religious storytelling. Because of this, ...

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

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For the first time, a team of Israeli archaeologists has uncovered ancient artifacts at northern Israel’s “Armageddon” site that might offer proof of an epic battle documented in the books ...

Multiple Reddit threads (across multiple subreddits) have popped up over the last 24 hours with photos of a piece of Danzig merchandise that features the “Black Sun” symbol (otherwise known as ...

A partially destroyed monument to Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington D.C.'s Judiciary Square, targeted by protesters in June 2020. Photo: Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images ...

Funerary stele inscribed with “ΙΧΘΥϹ ΖΩΝΤΩΝ” (“fish of the living”), an early Christian symbol. National Roman Museum. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. The humble fish, or ...

The digital symbol signals a progressive approach to monetary policy The Central Bank of the UAE, on Thursday, unveiled the new symbol for the national currency in its physical and digital forms.

What is the Rod of Asclepius? 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. You’ll spot it ...

The Central Bank of UAE on Thursday launched new symbols for the national currency, the dirham, in its physical and digital forms, which reflect its national identity and aspiration to become a ...

These women are more than just divers; they are symbols of Jeju's resilience and the strength of its women, often forming the economic backbone of their families in a society with a notable semi ...