Theophrastus, was an ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Aristotle and became the father of botany. What was his ...

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ...

As Greek and Coptic grew in popularity, the use of the hieroglyphic writing style declined and became extinct during the fifth century A.D. After A.D. 641 the Arabic language spread in Egypt and ...

Almost 16 columns of Greek writing were revealed inside this charred Herculaneum scroll, by the February 2024 winners of the Vesuvius Challenge. Credit: Vesuvius Challenge ...

The ancient Egyptians invented a writing system using hieroglyphs in about 3000 BC. They had about 700 different signs for objects and animals. The people who wrote hieroglyphs were called scribes .

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

The Ancient Greek Hack to Future-Proofing Your Posture One powerlifter academic may have found a way to build lifelong, full-body strength and stability in a very old and rare source.

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.