In his new book Nalanda, breathtaking in its sweep and lyrical in its glory, the poet-diplomat Abhay K unearths with tender precision the most luminous jewel, nestled amid lush mango groves and ringed ...

The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, ...

Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.

An office building from the 1930s in London was about to be demolished — until remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica ...

Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s ...

Greek philosopher Epicurus is famous for teaching: "Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life" and for his Epicurean school in Athens ...

Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...

Archaeologists restore Egypt's Esna Temple to its 2,000-year-old glory, revealing lost constellations and vibrant hieroglyphics hidden for centuries.

Geographic Expeditions just launched a 10-day cruise through Egypt that includes a private rooftop for the eclipse viewing ...

Evidence suggests ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, may have had early optical knowledge and devices like ...

The Pyramid of Giza stands as a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt’s grandeur, drawing millions of visitors each year to marvel ...

The origins of life on our planet remains one of science’s great mysteries. Now, a NASA mission that brought a piece of an ...