The Suda, the massive tome written by a Byzantine scholar around the year 1100, was one of the world's first encyclopedias and lexicons.

The workers began digging near a hospital in Birkirkara in September to install new water lines. As they dug, the team ...

Researchers uncovered a tiny house called the "House of Phaedra" during excavation work in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy ...

The famous Trojan War of Homer's Iliad was not the only time that the city of Troy was invaded in Greek mythology. In fact, just a few generations before the particular well-known event, there was ...

19, 2024 — Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe ... Carvings at Ancient Monument May Be World's Oldest Calendars Aug. 6, 2024 — Markings ...

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below. The ancient ...

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was just one of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next, read about the statue of Zeus at Olympia, another ancient wonder. Then, discover the astonishing history of ...

according to the World History Encyclopedia. The gold and silver artifacts part of the Hoxne Hoard weigh around 60 pounds in total, according to Ancient Origins. There are around 15,000 Roman ...

Photograph by Werner Forman, GTRES This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine ... the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. There are many theories ...