Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, ...

Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time ...

The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.

The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizon ...

After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s an Ancient Game Night, “Ouroboros” and “¡A Bailar!” ...

For more than two millennia, the death and burial of Macedonian king Alexander the Great have been shrouded in mystery. He perished in 323 B.C.E. after suffering from a baffling illness for 12 days — ...

With its warm sunset hue and heady aroma, saffron — a spice as precious as gold — has long woven its magic through kitchens, ...

Spies, soldiers, and superheroes – such were the cinematic heroes of the time. So get ready and buckle up, these are the 35 ...

Human rights are rooted in the ancient ideas of civility, equality and justice. The term is used frequently, but less often ...