A heavy defeat at the hands of the Byzantines in 717 helped sow the seeds of the Umayyad collapse. Criticism of the ruling dynasty mounted and open rebellions broke out through the 740s.

A series of revolts in the mid-14th-century led to the overthrow of the final Yuan emperor in 1368, although the dynasty left a long legacy. Many Yuan monuments remain, including Beijing’s Drum Tower ...

Islam is the only major world religion that resists the juggernaut of alcohol consumption. Yet, Muslims throughout history ...

Their differing ambitions—the revival of the Ottoman Empire versus the restoration of the Umayyad Caliphate—place them on a potential collision course. Whether this tension will escalate into ...

Four people were killed and sixteen injured in a crush at Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital Damascus on Friday, Damascus Health Director Dr Mohammed Akram Maatouq told the state-run Sana news agency.

Three women have been confirmed dead and five children suffered severe fractures and bruises on Friday, January 10 in a stampede at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syrian capital, while attempting to ...

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveiled a new artwork on Tuesday to celebrate National Father's Day and the birthday ...

Umayyad Square in the heart of the Syrian capital ... Such a sight -- the symbol of the Syrian people's uprising against the Assad dynasty's iron-fisted rule -- was unthinkable a month ago.

What are Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings? Dynasty fantasy football draft rankings are a crucial tool in dynasty fantasy football leagues that help you make informed decisions during your draft ...

This article unveils the most valuable coins in history, highlighting not only their unique designs but also the historical ...