A woman named Arete of Cyrene played a crucial role in shaping ancient Greek philosophy with her contributions.

But it is the art of the Amarna period that has left the most indelible mark on history. Unlike the idealized, rigid, and muscular depictions of previous pharaohs, Akhenaten ordered his artisans to ...

In Gianfranco Rosi’s transfixing film Pompei: Below the Clouds, crisis and collapse are ever present, but so is hope.

A newly described Patagonian fossil reveals the evolutionary origins and global spread of the tiny alvarezsaur dinosaurs.

Long-term excavation at Sardis continues to reveal its rich past. Collaboration and continuity are key to protecting and understanding the ancient city.

The ancient Egyptians used a liquid similar to “Tipp-Ex” to correct their sacred texts, experts have discovered. Richly ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay go old-school with the world’s largest cane pole to battle an ancient, prehistoric-looking dinosaur fish from the depths.

Ancient Greece is known for many things, but how many of us know that there were a select few women who became exceptional ...

The San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome is home to one of Michelangelo’s most famous works, the massive marble statue of ...

Cyrus the Great of Persia stands out even today, more than 2,500 years after his death. Not just for conquering vast lands, ...

Recently, the ancient books repository of the Commercial Press reclaimed its old name, Hanfenlou, and - after 77 years - ...