For centuries, depictions of Cleopatra have emphasised her beauty and romantic entanglements – much more so than her ...

Discerning eyes may also notice parts of outer grounds and herb gardens are less manicured and a little crispy. The irrigation system melted in the fire, so watering will be a little less efficient ...

A carved panel found at Nimrud depicts Assyrian soldiers swimming across a river and using inflatable goat skins as floaties.

Why are the plays of William Shakespeare still so popular 400 years after his death? "Sunday Morning" talks with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and actor Patrick Page about the Bard's enduring ...

The Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation. Now over 100 relics are on display in Paris ...

More than five millennia ago, an Egyptian weaver created a simple, tailored linen dress, likely not realizing just how long it would stick around. The Tarkhan Dress, carbon-dated to 3482 to 3102 B.C., ...

Crested Butte, Colorado, is as famous for its wildflowers as its expert slopes and hosts an annual Wildflower Festival (this ...

Caesar giving Cleopatra the Throne of Egypt. Public Domain The Greek queen of Egypt Cleopatra is associated with a very public love affair with Roman leader Julius Caesar apart from her glamorous ...