Plague transmission may have begun a century before the Black Death, study shows
Evidence from 13th-century chroniclers and physicians indicates plague may have been involved in epidemics a century before the Black Death, a...
Arab and Islamic Studies
Iconic images of historic Mosul almost lost forever exhibited for the first time
Iconic photographs of historic Mosul almost lost forever when Islamic State terrorists invaded the city will be on show for...
Major new study to examine treatment and impact of opiate addiction in India
A major new study will analyse the impact of high rates of drug use in India, and how doctors and...
University of Exeter archaeologist awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours List
A renowned University of Exeter archaeologist has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for his work...
Civilian displacement key tactic of Syrian regime during civil war, study shows
Displacement of people, designed to cause depopulation, became a key part of the Syrian regime’s attempts to re-establish control of...
Study of Arab tribes should not be abandoned, study says
The study of Arab tribes should not be abandoned because Middle East and North African citizens continue to insist on...
Powerful exhibition shows daily life for Kurdish women fighting Iran
A powerful new exhibition shows the resilience of Kurdish women fighting against Iran. The women live in extraordinary conditions, sheltering...
Mosul residents to celebrate the city’s ancient musical heritage and its resilience at new festival
Residents of Mosul are celebrating freedom from ISIS and their ancient Iraqi musical heritage with a new festival in a...
Archaeologists discover the first Christian building in Bahrain
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the earliest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf – the first physical evidence of a...