On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison delivered what is the longest inaugural address in United States history, both in terms of its word count and length of time. His speech consisted of a ...

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure — a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago, decorated with sumptuous mosaics and ...

All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

A groundbreaking study of the Durotriges tribe in Iron Age Britain reveals that women played central roles in their society.

Archaeology often unveils artifacts that shed light on the mysteries of human history. Yet, some discoveries only deepen the ...

Although the shores are equipped with several beach clubs, a wild swim is the way to go. Lake Como’s best public beaches ...

Compelling and comprehensive, this book may nonetheless be an uphill climb for lay readers with little more than a basic ...

She will not only offer an insight into the shipbuilding techniques of the Phoenicians but also their metallurgical ...

DRI scientists analyzed Arctic ice core records to reconstruct historical atmospheric lead pollution from Ancient Rome, uncovering a link between lead exposure and cognitive decline. Lead exposure is ...

The Roman Empire lowered IQ levels across Europe according to a new study, due to the vast quantities of lead pollution.

Suggestions have emerged in recent decades that attribute the rise and fall of ancient empires such as the Roman Empire to ...