New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

This video looks at how many ancient texts still exist, how much has been lost over time, and whether it would be possible to ...

The Book of Kells—an illuminated manuscript of the Christian gospels, the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and ...

J K Dadoo writes that ancient India, through trade, religion and knowledge networks, shaped global civilisation as the world’s central intellectual and philosophical power ...

Naples is known as a city of tailors, and one of the best is E. Marinella, a family-run shop that opened in 1914. Though the ...

Who were the seven sleepers? What does Christianity say about them? Does Islam mention them as well? How does the Islamic ...

Below, the best places in the city to sweat, shiver and repeat. A new boat has moored at Toronto’s downtown harbour—and no, ...

First the science. As part of the original study, a forensic examination of the Beachy Head Lady’s skull found traits ...

The faith, whether in high-profile politics and culture or just ordinary demographics, seems to be enjoying a certain kind of ...

My Agrippa' is a captivating debut novel by Wilton resident William Twersky about the fall of the Roman Republic and political upheaval, with resonance for today.

A few of the year’s most impressive hotel stays recalibrated our standards for great hospitality, deepened our experiences of the places we visited, and inspired us to linger after checkout. From a ...