The artifacts, which included amulets and a sculpture, smelled like earth when they spilled out of his suitcases, according ...

Due to this, Egypt came to be known as the breadbasket of the Roman Empire. In fact, its production of grain was so substantial it enabled Vespasian to assert his rule over the whole empire after he ...

The colossal statue of Ramesses II hovers over visitors to this year's edition of Art Cairo, which returns to the headline-grabbing Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for the third time. Under the title ...

Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

Pyramids are arguably some of the most impressive structures left behind by our ancient ancestors. Not only is it hard … ...

Photo from Leeds City Council While sorting through some overlooked archive materials at a museum in the United Kingdom, a volunteer came across some bread crumbs from ancient Egypt. Photos show ...

A fresh flower bouquet is the most traditional Valentine’s Day gift, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Inspired by ...

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...