Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped in tales of excess and cruelty. One enduring myth claims that as a great ...

Ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek, a historic city in Lebanon, survived an initial wave of Israeli air strikes this week, ...

Researchers have uncovered the remains of an ancient Roman forum at an archaeological site in Spain. The forum was revealed during excavations conducted at the ruins of Ocuri, a Roman city located ...

This statue of an Egyptian pharaoh is said to have inspired the English poet Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias." ...

As Israel intensified attacks in the Lebanese city of Baalbek, residents fled to an ancient Roman temple, hoping the site’s ...

Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient tomb containing 11 sealed burials near the legendary historical site of Luxor, Egypt. They also found an impressive collection of grave goods in the tomb, ...

The Disc of Sabu: Ancient Egyptian Water Pump or Alien Hyperdrive? There is no doubt that the Ancient Egyptian civilization is filled with wonders and mysteries beyond our comprehension. An ...

The ancient Greeks used a variety of weapons on the battlefield, each suited to a different purpose. Some were adopted as primary weapons, whereas others were carried into engagements as a backup.

In this first installment, Ganor investigates the famed linen armor of Ancient Greece, known as the linothorax.

Situated beyond S. Giovanni, due east of the city centre, Pigneto is primarily a ...

The first thing to note when reviewing Conclave is the fact that Hollywood and the Roman Catholic Church share a fascinating ...