Human beings have been growing their own food for thousands of years. This fruit may have been the very first fruit we ...

Stretching across two-thirds of our planet, Asia harbors secrets that span millions of years of human history. From the ...

After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

A new study reveals that democracy was not limited to ancient Greece, showing shared governance existed across ancient societies worldwide.

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura on a full moon day and the past feels anything but distant. Buddhist pilgrims dressed in white walk barefoot along dusty paths. Saffron-robed monks chant at dawn ...

An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has unearthed a staggering 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis in Sohag, Upper Egypt, including over 130 ...

Channel 5 has boarded as the first broadcast partner for the Keshet International and SandStone Global co-production Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The three-part history docuseries, presented by ...

Many of us are heading to the beach to bask in the sun and unwind as part of our summer vacations. Research has shown that spending time at the beach can provide immense relaxation for many people.

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...

I first became fascinated by death when I was 8 and my mummy took me to the British Museum to look at the mummies. When, at a slightly older age, I began to study death and the ancient world what ...