For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical ... them ...

Warfare was a way of life for many Ancient Egyptian pharaohs. A new Sky HISTORY series sees why several of their battles are ...

Discover the story of Rome’s decline through its changing rulers—from the Republic’s consuls to the reign of King Theodoric.

Throughout history, rulers and powerful people have often turned to entertainment to distract from the sufferings of society. From the roar of gladiator arenas in ancient Rome to the ...

Wisdom From the 'Philosopher King'—75 Famous Quotes From Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius originally appeared on Parade.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

This is the story of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, an attraction of Athens that was once among the largest temples of the ...

From antiquity to modern times, the city has been rife with creatures that creep, slither, scurry and nest among its pillars ...

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologists excavating a ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a fish sauce, often known as garum, eaten throughout the Roman Empire ...

It’s not coincidental that today’s optional memorial follows the Solemnity of Peter and Paul. Sts. Peter and Paul stand at ...