Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

DNA from a Roman salting site in Spain reveals sardines were the key fish used in garum, the famous sauce rooted in Greek and ...

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...

Was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of Ancient Greece, or something entirely new? In this video, we trace the Hellenization of the Eastern Roman Empire—from language shifts and classical education ...

Even though figures like Plutarch tried to revive public interest in the oracles, by the fourth century CE, the mystic sites no longer held the same place of reverence in the ancient world. The Greek ...

When Alexander the Great’s empire reached India, it created a surprising cultural crossroads. Some Greeks living in the ...

Part of a road in Cyprus collapsed, revealing a long-forgotten tomb from about 2,000 years ago, officials said. Photos show ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even ...

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into ...

More than 1,800 years ago, the thousands of pieces formed colorful frescoes that covered the walls of a luxurious villa in ...