Many of the world’s earliest archives and libraries were destroyed thousands of years ago, leaving behind only fragments of ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, ...

After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

The world’s first robot operated in Ancient Greece—the automatic maid was the name of a technological miracle during the ...

Think ancient civilizations were primitive? The evidence suggests otherwise.From computers that tracked celestial events to ...

The Milwaukee Public Museum is kicking off its final year at its current location with the first of five "Greatest Hits" exhibits. TMJ4 takes a look at the exhibit you can soon see for yourself.

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Across the world’s continental shelves, scientists are racing to reconstruct an ancient landscape that once stretched where waves now roll. Vast plains, rivers, and settlements that flourished ...

There’s no rehabilitating the reputation of Caligula. The 1st-century C.E. Roman Emperor has gone down in the annals of history accused of deeply transgressive behavior, to say nothing of his ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...