Buried under Pompeii’s ash for centuries, the Alexander Mosaic is more than an ancient masterpiece — it’s a puzzle of origins ...

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...

The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now ...

Edward “Ted” James Champlin, the Cotsen Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, and professor of classics, emeritus, died of ...

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by ...

An entire block of Pompeii has now been uncovered, revealing a laundry and bakery, as well as the large private house. It's ...

Researchers uncover 21 ancient Roman curse tablets in a necropolis in Orléans, France, with one written in Gaulish invoking ...

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

Archaeologists think the tiles once lined a Byzantine-era monastery. The complex also included a large warehouse and ...

A first-of-its-kind analysis of Alexander the Great's mosaic uncovers its global origins and remarkable artistry from ancient ...

The site belonged to a group the Romans named the “Durotriges,” researchers said, and this ethnic group had other settlements ...

The Stoics taught the importance of self-control, making all decisions with reason and living by virtue and in harmony with ...