Relief of Osiris from the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, Egypt’s first king Osiris sailed around the world spreading knowledge, exactly like the Feathered Serpent ...

Discover this lovely neighborhood of Athens, where history, walkable streets, and local charm offer relief from the city's ...

One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier ...

Pompeii is well known as an iconic Roman city. But for much of its early history, it wasn’t Roman at all. It belonged to the ...

An ancient tomb uncovered in modern-day Turkey may be linked to a legendary ruler, archaeologists have revealed.

A major claim in the older media cycle was that NASA removed the book and related materials. Whatever happened during the original wave of reporting, the current reality is clear: NASA now provides an ...

This is Rabat Fortress in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, a historic stronghold surrounded by a growing town. Its stone walls and ...

This charming Yorkshire village is the ideal place for a weekend getaway for those hoping to escape the city, with a ...

Italy offers wine lovers an authentic immersion in local history and culture—and the opportunity to taste exceptional wines.

During the season eight premiere episode of "The UnXplained" host William Shatner takes viewers all over the world to examine ancient structures.

The Chinese characters for Yongle Dadian, using the newly developed digital font. CHINA DAILY . A style of calligraphy once ...

Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.