After its battlefield defeat, it’s unclear if the Islamic State in Somalia retains the ability to extort money from the ...

A New History from Muhammad to the Present’ (Princeton Univ., May), the historian chronicles the religion’s 1,400-year evolution through profiles of figures who showcase its diversity.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's engaging "Recasting the Past" exhibition looks at the antiquarian spirit in China since the 12th century.

How the bold, hopeful visions of self-determination in Britain’s eastern colonies curdled into a more militant nationalism by the end of the second world war.

Seven weeks had passed since he stunned the world by conquering most of Syria in an 11-day blitzkrieg that put an end to the ...

From colourful old towns to sleek modern skylines, this gallery showcases the world’s most beautiful cities, celebrated for their natural beauty, awe-inspiring architecture, iconic landmarks and rich ...

Today there are echoes of our most famous former Prime Minster Seddon’s words “New Zealand is God’s own country, but the ...

I n 2005, the late conservative writer Lawrence Auster published a response to one of his critics. The critic argued that ...

As the war continues, the influence of these extremist groups is on the rise ... Islamic law as the sole source of legislation," Hassan Hassan reported. These political developments give context to ...

Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Islam, or remained Muslim since childhood, in 13 countries. Pew ...

The extremist Islamic State group is resurging in parts of the world, adapting its tactics and expanding its reach despite ...