Nov. 19, 2024 — Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers has revealed new insights into how ancient ...

The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...

An ancient Egyptian mug revealed it once held a potent mix of psychedelics, alcohol, and medicinal plants aimed at specific ...

For centuries, the world believed the ancient Egyptians pioneered the alphabet. Now, a groundbreaking discovery has pushed ...

In the centuries following the heyday of ancient Greece, the caduceus endured as a symbol of travel and commerce, two ...

BCE clay cylinders with oldest known alphabetic writing were uncovered in Syria, challenging the origins of the alphabet.

At an archaeological excavation site in western Syria, Schwartz unearthed a “finger-length” clay cylinder with etched ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland say small cylinders made out of clay have the oldest known ...

My heart is breaking. My soul is aching,” an archaeologist said, as Israel’s bombardment threatens or destroys Roman amphitheaters, crusaders’ citadels and centuries-old souks.

The Real Greek is giving away 10,000 free souvlakis to people who can prove their knowledge of the country and its culture.

A new study has found that many people are unaware of the things that originated in Greece - take this quiz to discover what ...

Despite some of the unknown, 70% agree ancient Greek culture is influential in the modern world. With 55% saying its history ...