The Romans did have status symbols, just like we do. Portable sundials weren’t very useful or precise, but they said a lot ...

The legendary ancient Greek courtesan Lais of Corinth was famous for her beauty that left no man resistant to her charms, and her extravagant demands and sharp tongue ...

Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

N’arrow House is a wedge-shaped subterranean home that is being built into a hillside in Crete. The ambitious project is ...

A vintage yellow Fiat 500 sits outside the doors of Casa Monti, reminding you – just in case you managed to forget on your ...

Oscar Wilde set out on a transformative journey through Greece, a voyage that would leave an indelible mark on his identity.

Elon Musk has linked modern-day population decline to ancient Rome. The original post listed three reasons why people today are having fewer children: "Kids no longer earn — some stay in school till ...

The project, titled “The Roman Brick Stamps of Trier – A Contribution to Research on the Organization of Ancient Building Ceramics Production and Distribution for the Expansion of a Metropolis in ...

Over the past decades, scientists have gleaned details of the “green Sahara.” Now, with the help of ancient DNA from mummified remains, geneticists are figuring out who once lived there.

As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all feels a shade familiar. In fact, tariffs were also used in Ancient Rome, and for some of the reasons that governments ...

In anticipation of the Jubilee and the expected increase in visitors – up to 35 million, a major rise from the 7-10 million who visit every year – Rome has had a facelift. Piazzas are spruced ...