Excerpt**: Small but potent, a lead tablet dating back to 450 BCE offers a striking reminder of how ancient Greeks and Romans ...

According to ancient myths, Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, invaded India long before Alexander the Great was born.

The Israeli army has issued new evacuation orders for residents of Baalbek, home to Ancient Roman temples and archaeological ...

A gold plaque engraved with Greek letters has been uncovered at the ancient Roman fortress of Apsaros in Georgia. This provides new insight into the religious practices of Roman soldiers and their ...

The votive plaque was found amid the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress. Researchers think a temple dedicated to the mysterious deity may have stood nearby ...

Most of us know that the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) records and maintains baby name data throughout ...

From the heart of Mesopotamia to the heights of the Roman Empire, ancient civilizations have left an indelible mark on the ...

Some 2,100 to 1,800 years ago in what is today's northwestern Pakistan, the Gandharan civilization produced sculptures of ...

Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.

A newly uncovered house in Pompeii, though small, reveals an intricate collection of frescoes that offer a glimpse into the art and architecture of ancient Rome. Named the "House of Phaedra" for the ...

This statue of an Egyptian pharaoh is said to have inspired the English poet Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias." ...

Each scent carries its own distinct connotations. For instance, floral fragrances with notes of rose or lavender often exude ...