Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Archaeologists working in the historic Turkish city of İznik have revealed a stunning third-century fresco depicting Jesus as the "Good Shepherd"—the only known example of this iconic Christian motif ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Streaming services offer a variety of ancient history documentaries to fulfill the ...

From the death cults of Egypt to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Explore the in-depth sections below. Discover more ...

Many of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites are overshadowed by their more famous neighbors, leaving countless ...

This mosaic featuring fish was likely laid down in A.D. 300 in what is now the Israeli town of Lod. Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0 In 2017, archaeologist Yonatan Adler ...

Although we often romanticize the bare marble of ancient sculpture today, most of these specimens were in fact painted in bright shades of blue, red, yellow, brown and many other hues. Over the past ...

The three ages of the ancient world — Stone, Bronze, and Iron — encompass the formative years of human history in most regions. Learn how we went from dwelling in caves to building civilizations over ...

From politics to the Oscars, the #MeToo movement is spotlighting the nature of women’s relationship to power. Why are traditional positions of power still closed to so many? How do women work within ...

There has long been a fascination in Britain with the world of ancient Egypt. What is it about this mysterious civilisation that so catches the imagination? Five thousand years ago the chain of ...

You wouldn't want to cross paths with these ancient rulers, who were known for invasion and torture. Here are five of the worst tyrants in history. Allison Futterman is a Charlotte, N.C.-based writer ...