Alexander the Great is said to have rejected a colossal Mount Athos project that could have been the eighth wonder of the ancient world.

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

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 ...

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

What is the first thing you do before planning a trip? Hop on the convenient TripAdvisor or one of the thousands of other websites available for advice, must-see destinations, trip highlights, ...

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 concrete that grows stronger with age, our ancestors created technologies ...

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 ...

The world is full of amazing places with rich histories, and some countries have stories that go back thousands of years. These ancient lands hold the secrets of early human life, civilisations, and ...

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, ...

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 ...