The Herculaneum scrolls are among the only surviving intact libraries from the ancient world.

The journey begins in Cartagena, Spain, where the ancient Roman Theatre emerges from the hillside. Hidden beneath the city ...

A new study argues the Indus Civilization may have been the most egalitarian society in the ancient world—but scholars are ...

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and ...

For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Over the past two decades, exhibits like Gods in Color and Chroma have popularized the idea that the ancient world was awash in color. But what do we really know about how ancient peoples understood ...

Fans of the ancient world are seizing their moment with the release of this summer’s blockbuster.

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, ...