The Greek alphabet, believed to have emerged in the eighth century BC, is now undergoing a major reevaluation thanks to ...

Found in France, the site featured more than 100 graves filled with ancient metal artifacts—including bracelets, brooches and ...

In Homer’s Odyssey, the episode of the witch Circe is one of the most deliciously intriguing of the epic. She is often ...

The pharaoh is considered the last of the New Kingdom - ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC - ...

One of the most interesting stories in ancient Greek mythology is the abduction of Persephone by Hades. For a long time, this story has stood as a symbol for both the changing of the seasons and for ...

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 2,900-year-old factory that produced Tyrian purple dye — a luxurious commodity for ...

When temperatures soar, your body needs extra care — not just to stay cool but also to avoid dehydration and digestive issues. A summer-friendly diet packed with seasonal grains, fruits, and ...

Some 215 million years ago in what is now northwestern Argentina, the terrestrial crocodylomorph Hemiprotosuchus leali prepares to devour the early mammal relative Chaliminia musteloides.

“She accepted the bracelet gift from a friend who is also part of the LGBTQIA+ community and was completely taken back by the associations and the branding of a well-known ancient symbol,” the ...

Along with candles, church services, lamb, and the sweetbread tsoureki, eggs that have been tinted with red dye are one of the most iconic symbols of Easter in Greece ... Remove from the heat and ...

VANNINI via Getty Images The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The symbol is frequently seen in ancient burials ...