After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

The world of ancient history is filled with captivating stories that have captured our imagination for generations. From lost ...

Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.

Journey to the edges of the ancient world to discover five legendary creatures that haunted Greek and Roman imagination. From the venomous, gaze-killing basilisk of the Libyan desert to the dog-headed ...

Known as the Pythia or the Oracle of Delphi, the priestess wasn’t believed to be a psychic. Ancient writers like Plutarch, ...

Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura on a full moon day and the past feels anything but distant. Buddhist pilgrims dressed in white walk barefoot along dusty paths. Saffron-robed monks chant at dawn ...

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...

Long-term excavation at Sardis continues to reveal its rich past. Collaboration and continuity are key to protecting and understanding the ancient city.

An ancient wooden falcon decorated with Egyptian blue alongside one of the newly developed pigments Matt Unger / Joshua Franzos / Carnegie Museum of Natural History Thousands of years ago, the ...

I first became fascinated by death when I was 8 and my mummy took me to the British Museum to look at the mummies. When, at a slightly older age, I began to study death and the ancient world what ...