Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after for their advice, but one area that is overlooked is their wisdom ...

Over time, gold transformed from a decorative metal into an essential component of the economy, leaving a legacy that ...

Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors. View on ...

A new, groundbreaking study reveals a story of fraud, slavery, taxes, government, conspiracy, debt blackmail, and rebellion.

This weekend, community members are invited to enjoy good food, good company and live music in support of public art.

For centuries, it lay hidden beneath the Scottish soil—a secret stash of gold and silver coins lost to time. But thanks to a ...

Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what ...

London 's origins as a city date back to the days of the Roman Empire, after the invaders arrived to Great Britain and ...

There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were ...

The daily work grind is a routine that can be traced back centuries. People in ancient Rome got up, went to work and did it all over again the next day. But this routine is not the only thing workers ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices ...

The seal of Afghanistan's Bank depicts an image from an ancient Greek coin and is overlaid on every banknote of the Central ...