Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including ...

"It is always difficult to establish if the eclipses were seen in the ancient past as bad omens or good omens." ...

The story of Ancient Roman Emperor Hardrian and his lover Antinous has long been the stuff of literal legend, captivating the ...

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...

The official structure, stuffed with significant coins and Greek papyri, was likely later transformed into someone’s grave ...

A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen ...

Ancient Athens was sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the Visigoth destruction ...

More than 60% say they prioritize authenticity in their meals. As food lovers seek out traditional culinary experiences, ...

Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip ...