Accidental archaeological discoveries are relatively common in Greece, a country renowned for its ancient heritage, and often made during building construction or public works. In December ...

As a volcanic eruption darkened the sun roughly 4,900 years ago, a Stone Age culture sacrificed hundreds of decorated stone plaques to try to coax it back. A trove of engraved stones unearthed ...

Amid the ashes of a funeral pyre, encased in burnt mud, was a papyrus scroll—the first to be found in mainland Greece. Dating of the document and the discovery its literary nature subsequently ...

Ancient Greeks had a reciprocal relationship with animals. This photo depicts a banquet between Heracles and Eurytus with their dogs. Credit: Jastrow Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Animals played a ...

New discoveries by a UCF researcher and her team at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets with ancient cuneiform writing, a game board and large structural ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome has long been referenced, from the temple-like façades ...

Here’s how it works. An ancient and enigmatic stone circle in the Middle East may not be a prehistoric astronomical observatory after all, according to a new study of satellite images.

If you’re anything like me, then most days you probably spend more time relaxing on your couch than your bed. And since I’ve written guides on bedding and how to clean your mattress and the ...

If your goal is to redesign your living room in 2025, choosing an exceptionally comfortable couch should be the very first step. To help, we turned to designers, textile experts and our very own ...

You’re not imagining it: It’s a confusing time to buy a couch. Classic brands and DTC companies make great sofas and terrible sofas, which often look quite similar. And although manufacturers ...