The ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse on the eastern coast of Sicily started as a colony and became a Greek metropolis.

The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

I spent hundreds of hours on “Civilization” and its sequels, but I haven’t played many others in the genre beyond Amplitude ...

Aix-en-Provence, the French city where the artist spent most of his life, is celebrating all things Cézanne this summer with ...

After an earthquake opened the doors of the prison Paul and Silas were in, their jailer asked what he needed to do to be ...

According to Roman mythology, what was the origin of the Latin alphabet? What was its alleged connection to the script of the Greeks?

This period coincides with a key moment in local history: the founding process of the Roman colony of Ilici and the productive organization of the ager ilicitano, the agricultural area that supplied ...

Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

If you enjoyed 1800's gently gripping mix of city-planning, production-chain linking, and nautical exploration, Anno 117 ...

7. Tunisia: Tunisia’s history dates back to 246-146 BCE when it was a Roman colony. It gained independence from France on March 20, 1956, after being a protectorate since 1881. Tunisia has a ...

While Barcelona has an illustrious past — from Roman colony to 14th-century maritime power — it’s enjoyable to throw out the history books and just drift through the city. A stroll down ...