You know, Vanni,” one the most distinguished classicists of his time told me decades ago, “with the ever-decreasing number of ...

"Conclave" the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient papal selection process.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have ...

We'll emerge with a new sense of Rome and its relevance to issues today. Interested in more Ancient Roman history? See our Colosseum Tour. Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in ...

The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's long history. Archaeologists from Egypt and the U.S. unearthed the tomb ...

A recent archaeological discovery in Ukraine has rewritten the timeline for when human beings began using ivory to construct tools and other items. Previously, the use of ivory was thought to date ...

Explore the top ten places to visit in Afghanistan, each offering a unique glimpse into the country's rich history, stunning landscapes, and diverse culture. From ancient historical sites to ...

Italian depiction of the god Mercury (Greek: Hermes) wearing a petasos, a wide-brimmed ancient Greek hat ... in what is today predominately Afghanistan, but also Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, ...

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New research reveals a surprising link between the ancient tectonic history of oceanic plates and their fate as they subduct into Earth’s mantle. Compositional anomalies, formed millions of years ago, ...

below the surface near Japan’s Ryukyu Islands lies an ancient mystery that could potentially change what we know about ancient history. Shaped like a massive stepped pyramid, the ancient structure ...

Boston Dynamics is at it again, wowing us with some seriously cool robotic moves. Their latest video of Atlas, their bipedal robot, has blown up online with its mind-blowing human-like movements ...