On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian ...

A team of archaeologists searching for Cleopatra’s tomb uncovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, and they ...

The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just ...

Myth and Marble,” an exhibition of the Torlonia Collection at the Kimbell Art Museum, has been thousands of years in the ...

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One of the longest ancient Roman aqueducts in the Mediterranean is preserved in excellent condition in Heraklion, capital of ...

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Imagine stepping into a 2,500-year-old tomb—without ever leaving your sofa. Using advanced digital technology, Swedish ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and some interesting parallels relative to today. Ancient civilizations that ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The 2017 reveal of a tiny but spectacular carved stone, just 1.3 inches wide, upended our understanding of Greek ...

The well-preserved remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge were recently discovered in Switzerland, officials said. Photo from Beth MacDonald, UnSplash The ruins of a Roman bridge were recently ...