The ancient Greeks used a variety of weapons on the battlefield, each suited to a different purpose. Some were adopted as primary weapons, whereas others were carried into engagements as a backup.

Halloween is one of the most beloved celebrations of the year. Many spooky stories that play a role in Halloween celebrations may stem from Ancient Greek beliefs. Credit: Paul Hermans/Wikimedia ...

The Battle of Salamis was one of the decisive battles of world history, in which the small city-states of ancient Greece joined forces to take on the mighty Persian Empire. After the defeat and death ...

In a rare discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved house in ancient Pompeii adorned with frescoes of Greek mythological scenes, untouched since the catastrophic eruption of ...

What a Great find. New archeological research has uncovered a piece of cloth with a “physical description [that] exactly fits ...

The great Ancient Chinese thinkers were truly ahead of their time. Observing the world through a truly complex lens, they managed to leave such a lofty legacy that their works are admired even today..

The Voice Kids was a planned Greek and Cypriot television talent show that would premiere during the 2014–2015 season on ANT1. However, the show was canceled. As of 2023, the series has yet to be ...

Greek Placenta cake, also known as "plakous" in Greek, has a history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It ...

This focus on human suffering epitomises the intense humanism of Greek art. The sculpture also represents Greece's struggle to resist being absorbed into the Persian Empire. The Greeks had a ...

Ryan Holiday’s books have sold millions of copies, he explains how a two thousand year old philosophy can help people with ...

Justin Jacobs, author and expert in modern Chinese history, discusses loot, antiquity, and imperialism in his new book.

Seemingly simple, yet oh so significant - the stirrup is an invention that changed the history ... Ancient Egyptian Water Pump or Alien Hyperdrive? Temple of Poseidon Fully Uncovered, Proves Much ...