In ancient times, the mountaintops of Greece held the shrines and ritual sites of the gods. Now, they’re astonishingly ...

An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has unearthed a staggering 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis in Sohag, Upper Egypt, including over 130 ...

Journey to the edges of the ancient world to discover five legendary creatures that haunted Greek and Roman imagination. From the venomous, gaze-killing basilisk of the Libyan desert to the dog-headed ...

One of the country’s best-known attractions is the incredible ancient city of Petra. Located in southwest Jordan, Petra was founded more than 2,000 years ago along important trade routes linking ...

The most feared weapons of the ancient world didn’t necessarily break the mold when it came to battlefield innovation. In ...

A Budapest pizzeria has created an ancient Rome-inspired pizza with no tomatoes or mozzarella — featuring fermented fish sauce, olive paste and duck leg instead.

Stately portraits, raucous frescoes, delicate jewelry, and intricate mosaics—all these treasures and more fill the galleries of Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. The new special ...

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

New music festival to take place at ancient Sicilian temple - How to get tickets for Aura, a new EDM party taking place within a remarkable historic site ...

Deep beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza lies a rough-hewn chamber carved directly into bedrock — older, darker, and more ...

The Middle East crisis reminds us that societies will always rely on male strength in moments of danger. The question is whether that strength will be guided by character or left to drift towards ...

These forests are often called “living museums” due to their ability to harbor plant species that have remained unchanged since prehistoric times. From the lush tropical rainforests to the tree groves ...