The findings, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, have the potential to rewrite history by challenging previous ...

What a Great find. New archeological research has uncovered a piece of cloth with a “physical description [that] exactly fits ...

Among the many perks that came with being an ancient Macedonian king was the exclusive right to dress in purple, and Alexander the Great certainly made the most of this royal entitlement. The ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...

Additionally, huntite, a bright white mineral used in ancient Persia ... s role as Pharaoh of Egypt, King of Greece, and Emperor of Persia. The identification of this textile could spark new research ...

In ancient Greece, wealthy men often gathered for decadent banquets called symposia. Not only an occasion for thinking and philosophizing, the symposium was also a place for enjoying women, wine ...

Discover another side of the country when you sail to its islands by private yacht, ski Arachova, ride a helicopter, and more ...

It's the time of year when shiny horses and colorful clothing fill our screens—the Spring Racing Carnival, which includes high profile races like The Everest, Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate.

Anyang: China’s Ancient City of Kings is the first major exhibition in the United States dedicated to Anyang, the capital of China’s Shang dynasty (occupied ca. 1250 BCE–ca. 1050 BCE). This exhibition ...

We are transported back to the year 500 BCE to meet Aspasia of Miletus - one of the most important women in Athens - to find out about everyday life in Ancient Greece. Our civilisation is known ...

The ancient Egyptians invented one of the earliest known writing systems used from around 3000 BC. The symbols they used were called hieroglyphs, which comes from a Greek word meaning ...