The largest libraries of the ancient world weren’t mere book collections. They were centers of power, education, and survival ...

Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the world’s most captivating ‘lost cities’. These ancient metropolises ...

The rock art was used to mark the location of water sources in an illustration of how ancient people tackled some of Earth’s ...

Hidden beneath the waters surrounding Japan’s Yonaguni island are the towering ruins of a 10,000-year-old city built by a lost civilisation. That is, at least, what many experts think. The ...

A team of archaeologists searching for Cleopatra’s tomb uncovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, and they believe it may be linked to the iconic queen.

Over the past two decades, exhibits like Gods in Color and Chroma have popularized the idea that the ancient world was awash in color. But what do we really know about how ancient peoples understood ...

In 2022, archaeologists discovered a rock art site with 18 “life-sized” engravings of desert animals such as camels and ibex on sandstone outcrops, according to a study published Sept. 30 in the ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Thousands of years before Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert got under President Trump's skin, ancient Greek and Roman poets ...

There’s no rehabilitating the reputation of Caligula. The 1st-century C.E. Roman Emperor has gone down in the annals of history accused of deeply transgressive behavior, to say nothing of his ...

The ornamental art of bonsai are on display at the annual "Bonsai: Living Art of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club" exhibit.

Recently, more and more foreign authors have been turning to ancient Greece to get inspiration for their novels.