Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right? Or is its history darker?

Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

Valentine’s Day is one of the world’s most commercialised religious holidays – second only perhaps to Christmas. Originally ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.

Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper - Developers have agreed to incorporate the ...

Aciman only lived in Rome for a year; new adventures awaited in (where else?) the Bronx. With help from relatives, he applied ...

Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a ...

Researchers have identified fragments of a Roman helmet dated to the fourth century A.D. among more than 100 weapons that ...

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.