Seven ancient civilizations independently created apocalypse mythology with strikingly similar structure and themes. The post ...

Why are we obsessed with the ancient world, even the most ordinary parts of it? Mary Beard tackles that question in her new ...

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and ...

Swim, kayak and paddleboard in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea along the shorelines of some of Greece and Turkey’s ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Over the past two decades, exhibits like Gods in Color and Chroma have popularized the idea that the ancient world was awash in color. But what do we really know about how ancient peoples understood ...

The Library of Alexandria was the intellectual heart of the ancient world, housing hundreds of thousands of scrolls that ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

The ancient Greeks would have enjoyed current controversies about the “historical accuracy” of Christopher Nolan’s new ...

For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of ...

An Ancient Greek mathematician, Hippasus, allegedly lost his life after revealing irrational numbers that challenged ...