For most of history, the norm was hunger, disease, illiteracy, slavery, and war. There were a few exceptions (from some of ...

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A simple turn of the wrist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in February 2023 has unveiled a centuries-old mystery about ancient Roman craftsmen. Washington State University art history professor ...

Though the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone often dominate the national-park hype, Bryce Canyon National Park has quietly earned ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50 percent longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday.

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The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth behind the foundation of ...

Ancient Greek cartographers, from Anaximander to Ptolemy, turned myth and measurement into world maps, shaping latitude and ...

Whether you're a history fan or just a curious traveller, the UK's historic landmarks offer an unforgettable journey through ...

In the hushed light of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith discovered something intriguing about ancient Roman glasswork hiding ...