When Ridley Scott announced a sequel to a great epic classic after 24 years, expectations were understandably high. With the ...

A newly discovered altar buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal is providing fresh insight into the ...

A new study reveals that the Carthaginians, famed for their Mediterranean empire and wars with Rome, had little genetic ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

An earthquake exposed an ancient theater in Croatia, and weapons were found stashed in a Russia museum.

I met Julie Averbach at Book Trader to talk about another trader: Joe. Her debut publication, “The Art of Trader Joe’s,” ...

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Oldest gym membership written in Greek on papyrus 1,800 years ago reveals structured athletic life in Roman Egypt.

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

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What did race and identity mean to the Romans? In this episode of Kings and Generals, we examine ancient views on ethnicity, ...