Ancient thinkers struggled to tell facts from falsehoods just like we do – and their strategies are still relevant today.

A Christian empire that inherited classical learning, Byzantium preserved pagan texts via schools, new script, scholia, and ...

In an world* increasingly obsessed with “cultural appropriation,” trigger warnings, and cancel culture, one can’t help but ...

In the 4th century BC, Greece, the art of painting was often seen as a mere craft, until Pamphilus of Amphipolis came along.

At first, the archaeologists assumed the images came from Homer’s Iliad, the best-known account of the war. The scenes seemed ...

Despite sitting on the seafloor two millennia off the coast of Alexandria, still visible on the boat’s timber was graffiti ...

Researchers found a way to harness the fundamental properties of triboelectrification, which most people think of it as ...

Archaeologists also discovered the burial of a four-year-old child in close proximity to the woman. The child was crowned with a bronze diadem adorned with small rosettes and dates to the same time ...

The healthiest condiments are often vegetable-based and naturally low in calories, while others deliver heart-healthy fats without too much sugar or sodium.

The first trailer for 'The Odyssey' proves that Nolan is fully embracing the mythological elements of Homer's epic poem.

Humanity has long been captivated by the idea of immortality, a desire to defy aging and death. While myths and literature ...

The operation saw nine people placed in pre-trial detention and 14 under house arrest in Sicily alone. Charges levied against the alleged "tomb raiders" include criminal conspiracy, theft of cultural ...