Syrian rebels have captured the historic city of Palmyra and nearby strategic locations, including al-Sukhnah and the Palmyra-Damascus road. This significant offensive challenges the Assad regime's hold on central Syria and raises concerns about renewed i...

The rediscovery of the relics of Belarusian saint Kharitina in Veliky Novgorod connects the medieval histories of Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia, highlighting her role as an abbess in Novgorod and her family ties to Lithuanian royalty. Her relics now rest...