Religion News Service11h
From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including ...
Ahram Online11h
Egypt’s other Cleopatras
No fewer than seven Queen Cleopatras ruled ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, as a new book explains, writes David ...
Greek Reporter1d
Six Glorious Ancient Greeks Who Had an Inglorious End
Ancient Greek history is full of men who left their own mark for their military genius, bravery, artistic greatness, and ...
Space.com1d
A total solar eclipse from 2471 B.C. may have shaken Egypt's cult of the sun
"It is always difficult to establish if the eclipses were seen in the ancient past as bad omens or good omens." ...
Sightseeing skills for experiencing Europe's ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...
Smithsonian Magazine3d
This Ancient Pyramid Found in the Judean Desert May Have Been a Ptolemaic Tax Collector’s Station
The official structure, stuffed with significant coins and Greek papyri, was likely later transformed into someone’s grave ...
Greek Reporter3d
How Ancient Athens Was Sacked Four Times
Ancient Athens was sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the Visigoth destruction ...
Roman pasta lovers argue over which dish deserves the top spot
More than 60% say they prioritize authenticity in their meals. As food lovers seek out traditional culinary experiences, ...
Artnet News8d
Archaeologists Uncover Royal Tomb From Ancient Egypt’s Most Mysterious Dynasty
A 2014 excavation proved the Abydos Dynasty existed. Now, Archaeologists have found a second tomb, but the king's identity ...
TheCollector on MSN9d
6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...
King Charles Writes to Pope Francis amid His Health Worries as Plans for Italy and Vatican Visit Confirmed
The palace shared news about King Charles and Queen Camilla's upcoming visit to Italy and the Vatican amid Pope Francis' ...
Associated Press17d
The pope’s improving condition confirmed with a chest X-ray, Vatican says
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis is in his fourth week recovering at a hospital in Rome from pneumonia in both his lungs. He ...