Drawing on cutting-edge research and methodologies, these books present new histories of the major civilizations, cultures, peoples, and periods across the ancient world. The Fate of Rome: Climate, ...

All around the world, civilizations left behind impressive ancient ruins to visit that now offer a dose of history and inspire awe. Incredibly, we're still uncovering artifacts with the most recent ...

and scope of the ancient Greek city-state Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History Peter Brown A beautifully written personal account of the discovery of late antiquity by one of the world’s most ...

There are parts of the excavation site that date back to the Sasanian Empire of the 3 rd through 7 th centuries, but a majority of the best-preserved parts of the site are remnants of the Old ...

Travel writers from the US and Canada toured the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum -- home to artifacts from UNESCO World Heritage ...

During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below. The ancient ...

My heart is breaking. My soul is aching,” an archaeologist said, as Israel’s bombardment threatens or destroys Roman amphitheaters, crusaders’ citadels and centuries-old souks.