Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped in tales of excess and cruelty. One enduring myth claims that as a great ...

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

Whisky Galore it is not; most of the lorries are carrying extremely boring things like water treatment equipment. There would be many more such strandings but for the vigilance of villagers on the ...

A large collection of print works by Pablo Picasso, set to go on display at The British Museum, will offer new insight into ...

Ridley Scott defends the historical accuracy of a shark scene in the upcoming Gladiator sequel, emphasizing the Romans' engineering prowess. The film, ...

A study examining the myth surrounding the deaths of artists analyzes how popular beliefs emerge from random and ...

Video. In the county of Kisumu, Kenya, drones are delivering essential HIV drugs and screening kits to remote villages.

Dacquino is still working to have historians verify and acknowledge Sybil's ride during the Revolutionary War. He also asks ...

Beautifying an otherwise utilitarian space, Art Decko is a public art project intended to bring creativity into unexpected places—in this case, the stairwell of the College Avenue Parking Deck. With ...

The Taurids meteor showers illuminate November nights, offering stunning fireball displays visible even under moonlight.

Aleppo, Syria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history spanning over 4,000 years.

Video. In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on ...