Founded by Alexander the Great's father King Philip II in 356 B.C.E., the historic city of Philippi has become one of the ...

A mysterious fortress near the Dead Sea has been unearthed, revealing ancient documents and relics from the Hellenistic ...

Known for his small drum and unique voice, El Mesaharaty is usually a man, though female Mesaharaty were also famous during ...

A gold Roman coin believed to be the first of its kind ever found in Britain is set to fetch thousands at auction after being ...

The purpose of a mysterious pyramidal structure in the Judaean Desert is unknown, but excavators are finding many ...

The leading figure of Kolokotronis, the blackmail by Papaflessas, the rivalries among chieftains, the role of religion, and ...

General view of the uncovered buildings. Credit: Sirma Alexandrova The most recent of these coins dates to the year 249 AD, suggesting that the settlement may have been abandoned shortly thereafter, ...

Provenance can be a game-changer in numismatics—except when it comes to standard price guides. A look at an 1872-M Italy 5 ...

Bull heads like these were used throughout ancient Greece and Rome to both ward off evil spirits and symbolize strength and power.

The Negev agro-cities were one of the great success stories in the burgeoning eastern Roman Empire's economy. Thanks to ingenious water management technology and strong urban markets in the prosperous ...

The concept of weighing money to verify its value dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, when early economies relied on weighed silver rather than standardized coinage (because coins didn’t exist yet).

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main Session 2 schedule. The exam will take place from April 1 to April 8, 2025, in two shifts across India and 15 cities abroad. Candidates ...