The ancient Greek gods, the immortal characters of Greek mythology, remain a fascination around the world as do their unusual ...

Mime theatre, one of the oldest forms of performance art, has evolved significantly over centuries, adapting to cultural ...

Experts believe the statue is likely a Roman imagining of the Greek mythical figures created during the second century A.D., when Perga was under Roman rule. Perga was once a key ...

A reopened New York institution, an enduring Los Angeles museum and much more bring us spring's must-see exhibitions.

One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman ...

Discover how satire, humor, and societal critique shaped Western theater in this insightful overview of the ancient Greek ...

Palmyra is one of the most famous sites in Syria for its extraordinary heritage and archaeological remains. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980, the city saw much of its heritage destroyed ...

most dating from as early as ancient Roman times. “In the centre of the bandeau you have the carnelian intaglio of Diomedes signed by the greatest gem engraver of the Augustan age, Dioscorides ...

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go to nearby Ostia Antica.

This period saw the expansion of the Roman Empire across the Aegean region, which hosted some of the earliest cultural centres in ancient Europe. In the study, scientists analysed the lead content ...