Scientists decoded the DNA of an ancient Egyptian man, uncovering surprising links to both North Africa and Mesopotamia in a ...

The move for American Independence was greatly influenced by ancient Greece, particularly philosophy from the time.

Ancient Greece essentially pioneered democracy, launching a golden age that ended with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., but not before the Greek language and culture—including Greek ...

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...

The man’s remains were found at Herculaneum, an ancient city that was buried under meters of volcanic ash following the eruption. We don’t know if there are any other vitrified brains on the site.

What was ancient Greek culture like? Learn about Greek theatre, art, sculpture, pottery and festivals in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was worse for ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.