Before presidential addresses and social media, ancient rulers used coins as a form of marketing to reach their people in ...
The little-known ancient Greek city of Europos has started to unveil its secrets in a new wave of excavations that started in ...
Italian police have smashed a gang of ‘tomb raiders’ suspected to have stolen hundreds of ancient artefacts from sites across ...
While exploring the ruins of Finziade, the last Greek colony on the island of Sicily, archaeologists discovered a mold that [ ...
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...
Despite advances in modern technology, these mysterious ancient artefacts continue to baffle and intrigue experts.
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
The science bequeathed to the world by the ancient Greeks, rediscovered by so many Church-sponsored scientists, expanded our understanding of the universe. Contrary to popular culture, the quest for ...
In April, an exhibition will showcase some 100 'miraculously saved' artifacts that have been stored in Geneva since 2007.
What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...