A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

The world’s first robot operated in Ancient Greece—the automatic maid was the name of a technological miracle during the ...

The Milwaukee Public Museum is kicking off its final year at its current location with the first of five "Greatest Hits" ...

After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

The world is full of amazing places with rich histories, and some countries have stories that go back thousands of years. These ancient lands hold the secrets of early human life, civilisations, and ...

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 ...

Advanced imaging technology has uncovered dozens of previously hidden pieces of ancient graffiti etched into the walls of a ...

Ancient medical texts found in Iraq reveal how Mesopotamian healers sometimes sent patients to sanctuaries as part of treatment.

Across the world’s continental shelves, scientists are racing to reconstruct an ancient landscape that once stretched where waves now roll. Vast plains, rivers, and settlements that flourished ...

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, ...