This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.

Legend has it that the island of Ios, Greece was where Homer took his last breath and that now he lies in his tomb on a hill at Plakoto.

The Yuezhi tribes of Central Asia, who had pushed the Shakas into the Indian subcontinent, were the last to make their way ...

When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...

When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...

In April, an exhibition will showcase some 100 'miraculously saved' artifacts that have been stored in Geneva since 2007.

Kings and Generals' animated series on Ancient Greece continues with the wars of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander ...

Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...

Archaeologist Stunned to Find an Ancient Church Buried in Lake After an Earthquake, Say It Was Built Over a Temple An ancient ...

A penalty try should be awarded if foul play prevents a try from being scored in ‘a more advantageous position’ ...

Solid Gold will transport visitors through the many worlds of gold, its joyful, though at times heartbreaking and histories.