While war rages in Syria, that country's people can still experience the culture and history of the region’s Mesopotamian roots through an exhibit made possible by a Kurdish nonprofit organization and UCLA archaeologist Giorgio Buccellati.

In his new book, Richard Ross explores the conditions and contexts of girls remanded to detention centers.

UC Santa Barbara Library acquires a sizable collection of classical Turkish music recorded from the early to mid-20th century.

Taking in such spine-tingling wonders as the Grand Canyon, Sistine Chapel ceiling or Schubert’s “Ave Maria” may give a boost to the body’s defense system.

Victories at chariot races brought ambitious ruler fame in fifth century B.C.

'M*A*S*H' actor Alan Alda shows scientists a better way to communicate with the public.

National Museum of American History honors professor Judith Baca and the Great Wall of Los Angeles.

Astrophysicist David Schlegel weighs in on Hollywood science and untapped concepts for future sci-fi flicks.

'Chop Suey, USA' explores how the popular ethnic cuisine altered our gastronomic landscape.

Prize goes to Joshua Bloom and co-author Waldo Martin of UC Berkeley for 'Black Against Empire,' acclaimed history of the Black Panthers.

Riverside English professor is a finalist for the prestigious National Book Award in Poetry; Santa Cruz grad students' interactive fiction honored at IndieCade games festival.

Unconventional short film uses humor, hip hop and comic book-style animation to tell fascinating story of revolt in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.