A scholar of early Greek classics explains what the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, a child of the gods of ...

Among the ancient Greek words identified so far are ἀδιάληπτος (foolish), διατροπή (disgust), φοβ (fear), and βίου (life).

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah Sheikha Bodour bint ...

Tucked away in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, the town of Al Mushairfeh is emerging as a site of historical significance, once central to the ancient art of sword-making.Recent archaeological studies and ...

A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next ...

With an owl in the palm of her hand, a cloak adorned with a gorgon’s head and a warrior’s helmet upon her swept hair, Athena, as depicted in a Roman statue from the first century C.E., is a remarkable ...

a country renowned for its ancient heritage, and often made during building construction or public works. In December, workers installing natural gas pipelines near Athens uncovered a Roman-era ...

Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old private spa complex thought to be the most elaborate ever found in the ancient Roman world A private ... according to scholars. The stick figures depict ...

Highway workers found an ancient Roman cemetery, including a grave filled with a curious substance, during a recent highway construction project in England. The announcement was made last week by ...

THIRTY-TWO fragments of Roman samian ware have been analysed for their sodium and manganese content, using neutron activation and γ-ray spectrometry. They were chosen from at least 10 of about 30 ...