Greek fire was a mysterious weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for ...

DNA from a Roman salting site in Spain reveals sardines were the key fish used in garum, the famous sauce rooted in Greek and ...

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

A conversation with the German theorist about the history of Western philosophy and more.

While modern soldiers may not adopt the testudo formation as the legions of old did, many Roman innovations did lead to ...

A s one of the longest-lasting empires in human history, the Roman Empire certainly left its mark. Its cultural contributions to philosophy, politics, literature, art, and architecture laid the ...

While there is still a small Jewish Quarter, foremost among the legacy of Tunisian Jewry is the El Ghriba synagogue – “the ...

At its core, the demonization of Israel is not about borders, settlements, or even Palestinians. It is about Jews. The ...

Our critics pick 11 outstanding exhibitions — many still on view this summer —and tour the renewed Frick Collection and the ...