Throughout history, governments have levied unusual taxes reflecting societal values and revenue needs. Ancient Rome taxed ...

Archaeologists in Konuralp Düzce, Turkey, have uncovered Byzantine-era ruins in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium.

Recent excavations at the Konuralp Ancient Theatre in Düzce's Konuralp region, Turkey have uncovered the remains of a chapel and indications of a larger complex structure believed to date back to the ...

New research finds alcohol supported early social bonds, but agriculture was more vital for complex societies.

The rise of holistic health in the modern day has seen many of these ancient wellness techniques become more popular than ...

The growing battle over how to manage sea level rise turns partly on a legal principle set down in Roman times.

Journey through time to discover the most famous poets who ever lived! Celebrate these literary masters with us.

Ancient Greek historians disagreed on the origin of the Etruscans, who deeply influenced the Ancient Romans and traded with ...

The thousands of fragments once formed an enormous fresco that decorated around 20 walls in a building in central London.

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered ancient tombs adorned with hieroglyphic inscriptions and rare artifacts.

Ancient Rome was a rigidly hierarchical society where the ruling elite stigmatized everyone who had to work with their hands. Yet Roman workers still found ways to resist exploitation through strikes ...

Ancient Roman baths offered more than hygiene—they were social hubs with gyms, libraries, and saunas, blending relaxation, politics, and sex!