New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world.

From the Library of Alexandria to the lost works of Plato, the world is littered with ancient writings containing long-lost ...

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A new book, co-edited by Barbara Faedda, focuses on this strategic Mediterranean port city.

Curiosity about the past isn’t just academic. It’s a way of understanding who we are and how we became this version of ...

A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

Today, America is one of the richest and most inventive countries in the world. Will our “golden age” continue?

Italy's Trevi Fountain is a must-see when you're in Rome, but for a deeper understanding of the ancient city, explore the ...

With a ceasefire in effect in Gaza, a restoration team is painstakingly retrieving historical manuscripts, rare volumes, and archival documents from beneath the rubble of a destroyed mosque.

A tribute to the genius of a Renaissance mind, a positively fishy story of coastal design and more well-built selections.

Rome transported obelisks and treasures from Egypt and Greece, showcasing engineering, art, and cultural exchange.

Scholarly but accessible account from Auckland academic on the beginning of Rome’s empire ...