ancient

They say that the past is another country, and if you look at the eating habits of the peoples of the ancient…

Ancient Greece is often seen as the birthplace of Western civilization. It’s also credited with founding some of the earliest institutions devoted…

Once home to the ancient Romans, Italy is a great window into the past. Using archaeological discoveries, the view spans from prehistoric…

At first glance, pottery shards appear the least glamorous items to come from a dig. But archaeologists love them. There are times…

Personal glimpses into ancient lives tend to get lost among the dust and bones. Looking at faceless skeletons and ruins, it’s easy…

Ancient Rome holds a mythic place in our imaginations. It’s the land of historical epics like Ben-Hur and Gladiator, where men in…

Long before board games such as Monopoly, Yahtzee, Clue, and Candy Land were enjoyed by families on game night, ancient board games…

Life in ancient Rome was rough, especially for children. Even if they were lucky enough to survive for more than a few…

When we picture the ancient world, it is often an idealized society we conjure up. In this serene Golden age intellectuals wandered…

Ancient burials can release a lot of information about the past. However, the rare ones often highlight the incompleteness of our known…