The evolution of the term "barbarian" in ancient Greek thought—from cultural outsider to a symbol of uncivilized otherness—is ...

Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...

As Italian immigrants traversed continents, they carried their food culture along. By the 20th century, pizza had made its way to North America, where it evolved further to cater to local palates. ...

Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous ...

A birthday cake had lit candles around it, with each candle representing a year of the celebrant’s life. The celebrant blows ...

An ancient ice core from Mont Blanc has revealed 12,000 years of climate and human history, making it the oldest Alpine ice ...

An ambitious attempt at a history of abortion from antiquity to today is valuable and interesting, but does not consider the ...

India's ancient caves, beyond majestic monuments, unveil cultural time capsules carved into hills and rock faces. From ...

Researchers successfully decoded the genome of the 1918 influenza virus by utilizing an over 100-year-old formalin-fixed ...

The geographic terms “Israel” and “Palestine” have a long history and specific connotations for Jews and Arabs with respect ...

Hike Through Ancient Roman and Biblical History in Turkey’s Rugged Mountains In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a ...

A Ceratosaurus fossil that is one of only four known to exist has sold for $30.5 million at auction. The rare dinosaur fossil ...