Parts of the northern Syrian province of Idlib are a U.N. World Heritage site, known for its ancient archaeological wonders. Walking along muddy, rocky ground covered in new grass and wild daffodils, ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Elagabal was a solar deity in ancient Syria who was also worshipped by a Roman emperor and high priest who named himself Elagabalus in honor of the ...

Syria possesses an exceptional cultural heritage represented by archaeological and historical sites listed on the World ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: During the third century, when the Severan dynasty of Rome ruled Syria, a grand temple dedicated to the sun god Elagabal rose in the city of Emesa.