Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest ...

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...