Cults have existed for almost as long as recognized human society. While cults have evolved over the years, many practices ...

Long before Persia dominated the ancient world, Iran was shaped by older civilizations that laid the foundations of imperial ...

The Toledo Museum of Art is showcasing a treasure trove of masks, amulets, spellbooks and gems dating to between 2000 B.C.E.

New research shows many ancient societies shared power and limited rulers, revealing that democracy existed far beyond Greece ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

The two-day series of sales begins with Fine Ancient Jewellery & Beads, opening with the first hammer strike on 11 April at 1 ...

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, ...

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