In the shadow of Vesuvius, archaeologists discovered a pocket-sized bronze sundial in the shape of a ham in the summer of ...

As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why we are drawn ...

Cultures throughout history have come up with their own unique ways to track the days, months, and seasons.

Queen Cleopatra was survived by her daughter, Cleopatra Selene, who would go on to rule a kingdom of her own in North Africa.

Why was Alexander the Great seen by the Romans as the greatest military leader of the ancient world? This question would ...

To be stylish, this would be Ukrainian roulette, with pro-war EU leaders holding the loaded gun to all our heads without even ...

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in ...

What did race and identity mean in the Roman Empire? In this historical documentary, we analyze how ancient Romans—through figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and early Christian writers—understood ...

The White House tells the BBC the president does not intend to speak to Musk today following their fiery exchanges on ...

If the James Bond movies are to be trusted, your most vicious enemy happens to be a jilted lover or a close accomplice.