Leo made a pilgrimage to the archaeological ruins in Algeria where the fifth-century titan of early Christianity lived, died ...

Ancient Greece was a land of gods, myths, altars, and temples that inspire books, films, and modern culture to this day. But ...

When the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meets in July 2026 to review potential candidates, Türkiye is almost certain to gain a new entry, one that is shedding light on a mysterious ancient war cult ...

Roman leader Julius Caesar is said to have kept a stock of it in the treasury. Ancient writer Pliny the Elder says Rome's ...

Archaeologists in the Netherlands recently discovered a sizable conversation starter tucked away in a forgotten storage box.

Those who are looking closely might notice that Rome’s Colosseum has a new look on its exterior walls. A sweeping restoration project has recreated parts of the columns that once towered up to 165 ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, ...

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Credit: Carole Raddato / CC-BY-SA-2.0 / Wikimedia Commons Many ancient structures have stood the test of time, serving communities for centuries. Unlike modern buildings ...

Archaeologists working at the Ancient Greek city of Salona (Greek: Σάλωνα), Croatia, have uncovered a 2,000-year-old underground tunnel hidden beneath the city’s Roman amphitheater, revealing new ...

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside Verona Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater that sits roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues ...

As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy near their end, the Games will close not in a modern stadium, but inside an arena that has stood for nearly 2,000 years. While Milan hosted the opening ceremony, ...