A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors.

Vibrant, traditional, and modern, Russia’s two major cultural centers represent centuries of the country’s rich and turbulent ...

The rich legacy of ancient Greek sport beyond the Olympics, with a focus on Athens' Great Panathenaea—an equally grand ...

Archaeologists have uncovered more than 900 ancient artifacts from multiple metal hoards on a hill in western Hungary, ...

The Samnites were Italic tribes that migrated from Central Europe to the mountainous south-central region of Italy in the 9th ...

Today, when one thinks of the origin of sports and athletic competitions, the ancient Greeks often come to mind. Although ...

Archaeologists are revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilization - believed to be the oldest in the world.

In a discovery that challenges conventional astronomical observation techniques, a team of researchers led by Rutgers ...

All are thought to date from various periods of ancient Greek history and will be assessed by a state archaeological service. Police also confiscated metal detectors and scanning equipment ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for sunbathing, medieval charm, and fairy-tale gardens.

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia. Khan established a large, ...