A new Broadway version starring Lesley Manville and Mark Strong updates the ancient tragedy into a scintillating political ...

Today, olive oil is often hailed as helping to protect against disease, but beliefs in its medicinal or even sacred ...

Petroleum is the fossil remnant of extremely ancient forests. Its discovery in mid-19th century sparked the rapid industrialization of Western Europe, ...

The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery ...

Discover the life and legacy of Lycurgus, Sparta's legendary lawgiver, whose reforms forged a society of equality and military discipline.

Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization.

Explore gold’s enduring value as a safe-haven asset, its modern role in diversification, and why it remains relevant amid market volatility. Click for more.

A discovery in a 1,100-year-old Wari outpost suggests that powerful, communal intoxicants may have helped foster alliances.

Periods of peace and wealth allowed people to invest more in the afterlife, leaving behind a lasting record of cultural and environmental history.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ...

Journey south to Aswan and experience the lifeblood of Egypt: the mighty Nile River. Glide along its timeless waters on a traditional boat, passing ancient tombs and hearing the legendary love story ...

If you’re a Bay State Democrat or unenrolled voter who’s tired of your options on Beacon Hill, and would prefer a decidedly progressive alternative, the Working Families Party would like a word.