Recent excavations at a 6th-century BC temple in western Greece have unearthed compelling evidence suggesting that some ancient sanctuaries were more than just places of worship. A team of ...

A 1,500-year-old mosaic in the ancient Greek city of Syedra, Turkey reveals an inscription similar to the phrase “let the jealous burst.” ...

Archaeologists unearth a stunning 5th–6th century AD mosaic in the ancient Greek-founded city of Syedra on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Featuring geometric patterns and playful Greek ...

A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

The real reason why ancient statues always seem to be naked has finally been uncovered ...

Few ideas have shaped the world more profoundly than democracy. It is a concept born in the dust of ancient city-states, refined through centuries of revolution and philosophical debate, and now ...

It took 10-year-old Rylie Rodgers three days to come up with the idea of creating a filtration system — and to construct a system using paper cups, straws, cardboard, color ...

Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise ...

A new study has identified 10 of the most affordable islands for an authentic, budget-friendly Greek experience this summer - with the cheapest costing just £596 per person.

Researchers have estimated how much the home's owners may have paid to paint the small sacrarium, calculating the price of ...