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 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 ...

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

Sep. 19, 2024 — Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia, where researchers have reconstructed the genomes ... Early Dingoes Are Related ...

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

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 research suggests a new ... Insights Into South African Population History from 10,000-Year-Old Human DNA Sep. 19, 2024 — Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history ...

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 ...

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Quartz crystals were valued by the ancient Egyptians as talismans with powers to prevent aging. - Bob Kammerling Rose quartz beads dating back to 7000 BC have been found in the area once known as ...