Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways of Greece and Turkey as she learns about the ancient Greek civilisation that has had such a powerful effect on our lives today.

Xenophon's Anabasis follows the journey of ten thousand Greek mercenaries and their families trapped deep behind enemy lines. Their gripping escape became the stuff of legend. Interwoven within the ...

Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...

However, this longing for yesteryears isn’t new. The concept of nostalgia in ancient Greece was a significant cultural force, shaping the lives and stories of Greek heroes and seafarers. The Greeks, ...

The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and ... ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police.

The world of archaeology and art is often filled with thrilling discoveries, but few match the sheer surprise and sere ...

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Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...

Ancient Impossible is a documentary series that explores the remarkable technological achievements of ancient civilizations. It reveals how many modern innovations actually got started many years ago.

Archaeologists have traced the earliest case of lead pollution by humans to the Aegean Sea region around 5,200 years ago. The findings, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, ...

Alistair Sooke visits 30 great treasures of Egyptian art, some in Egypt either in situ or in the Cairo Museum, others in museums elsewhere.