The ‘Ain Braq aqueduct, which runs through the Jabal al-Madhbah massif into Petra, was even more sophisticated than scientists previously believed.

"Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World" arrives in March, bringing together 75 objects from across two millennia ...

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, ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...

Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to walk marble streets, explore Roman baths and admire landmarks like the ...

Researchers have launched Itiner-e, an interactive digital map tracing 300,000 kilometers of ancient Roman roads. The project reveals a far more extensive Roman network than previously believed, ...

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, ...

Alchemy in Byzantine times was a long intellectual tradition blending Ancient Greek science, Egyptian symbolism, and ...

Ancient China began as a group of isolated communities during the Stone Age and eventually grew into a formidable empire. Ancient Chinese people developed their own writing system and several famous ...