Throughout human history, there have been countless wars and conflicts. In the Ancient World, war was sadly commonplace. While there were periods of peace in specific locations, studying this time ...

The cemetery provides key clues about how the region transitioned into the great Ancient Egyptian civilization.

This tiny sunken city has been underwater for 3,000 years, with its remnants of ancient history now deep in the ocean.

Today's current affairs seem so mirrored in the past; the great events of long, long ago seem so similar to what’s happening today. Not events ...

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 ...

The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was their actual lifespan?

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

Tracing temple-studded coastlines and rivers that gave birth to epoch-shaping civilizations, these sailings reveal how the waves have shaped our world.

The ancient Egyptians would go on to change the world of medicine over their nearly 3,000-year history, including learning about the cardiovascular system, providing treatment for dementia and ...