Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

The ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides is considered by many to be the father of pharmacology for authoring De ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

Ready to ditch the dating apps? Try loitering outside a courthouse instead - it’s one of many tips the ancient Greeks and Romans had for finding love.

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...

Mangled bones found at a one-time manufacturing facility pinpoint species used to make a quintessential condiment.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations ...

Amazons fight Greeks on a terra-cotta lekythos (oil flask) from the fifth century B.C. Amazon battle scenes, known as Amazonomachy, were popular in ancient Greek art. Metropolitan Museum, New York ...

A giant burrowing salamander fossil challenges assumptions about amphibian evolution in prehistoric Appalachia. A giant ...

While the Colossus is its most famous ancient claim to fame, the island of Rhodes has more to offer. The medieval city of ...

Teacher's Notes This video gives a snapshot of Ancient Egypt and its greatest resource - the River Nile. It also helps to explore the value and importance of sources in finding out about the past.