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Andrew Caillard is aghast. In his ­recently published history of Australian wine, The Australian Ark, the former fine wine ...

From fiery 'blood moons' to ancient legends, discover the surprising science and history behind lunar eclipses.

Lechaion, ancient Greece's largest seaport, was the heart of the region's commerce. A new study reveals it may be even older ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Teos have uncovered lost secrets, including a buried inscription, and intricate ...

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ASTANA – The National Archive of Kazakhstan hosted an exhibition featuring ancient jewelry and historical manuscripts ...