It was a mechanical marvel, so advanced that it baffled archaeologists and scientists for over a century. A device that would ...

Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

Explore how geography, in particular the sea, shaped ancient Greece's agricultural practices, approach to trade and warfare, and colonial expansion.

The July full moon shone brightly over Greece's 2,500-year-old Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion late Thursday. (AP video: Srdjan Nedeljkovic) ...

Why is it so difficult to find documentation of life in ancient Greece written by women? Examine the factors that prevented most ancient Greek women from producing art or literature — or living ...

Archaeologists and divers returned to the 2,000-year-old Antikythera wreck in Greece and found dozens of artifacts, photos show. Photo from Return to Antikythera Off the coast of a Greek island ...

When a section of road in eastern Cyprus collapsed, officials looked into the gaping hole and were surprised to find a long-forgotten ancient tomb. Excavations revealed the roughly 2,000-year-old ...

A full moon occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon's orbit causes different phases, including full moons. Full moons have traditional names, like the Sturgeon Moon.

Archaeologists uncover Roman weapons and Messapian city walls near Ugento, southern Italy, tied to the Hannibalic War era in 209 B.C.

Life’s a lot better when you stay curious and open-minded about the world. That’s easier said than done, however. Adult ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.