Palmyra is one of the most famous sites in Syria for its extraordinary heritage and archaeological remains. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980, the city saw much of its heritage destroyed ...

The military conquests of ancient Rome, including the conquest ... Romulus Augustulus on September 4, 476 marks the fall of the Western Roman Empire. So, what caused the downfall of the Roman ...

The Roman Empire's enduring legacy has profoundly impacted modern politics, architecture, law, and culture. Yet, its origins ...

Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.

Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, the city remained inhabited for centuries before gradually being abandoned. Walking through the ruins today, visitors can admire the grandeur of ancient ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Perhaps most recognizable as a Hawaiian hello, Aloha has a far deeper meaning: "love." The word is used in many contexts to ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.

Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you ...

Since humans discovered the power and capability that comes with numbers, we have lived in societies that enable us to … ...

Garibaldi's arrival brought hope to a city under threat from foreign armies. Known for his daring victories in South America, ...

The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.