In Lugo’s dynamic pieces, “Black figure” is a double entendre, referring both to the likenesses of trailblazing individuals ...

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

Archaeologists reveal hidden ancient sites across Greece’s Cyclades islands, uncovering long-lost rural landscapes.

A remarkably intact pottery vessel dating back more than 10,000 years has been recovered from the depths of Lake Biwa, Japan, marking one of the oldest and most significant ceramic discoveries in ...

The team behind what has been described as "one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK" have revealed that it ...

A crown was left with the deceased, but its position indicated her reign may not have ended the way she would have liked.

New research suggests that the illustrations may have been based on "Phrygians," a tragedy by the Athenian playwright ...

Many of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites are overshadowed by their more famous neighbors, leaving countless ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

By Alvise Armellini ROME, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Italian authorities said on Friday they had arrested 34 "tomb raiders" suspected ...

The operation saw nine people placed in pre-trial detention and 14 under house arrest in Sicily alone. Charges levied against ...