Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

Ancient Greek vase painting is fascinating, fun, and with few tricks, easy to enjoy. The unique paintings on ancient Greek pottery are like letters from the past. They allow us to learn from the past ...

Marriage in Ancient Greece was an important union and the wedding ceremony was a three-day celebration for family and friends.

With artefacts on loan from the British Museum, this modest show reminds us of the astonishing heritage of a country now ...

Lijn's career has taken her from hanging out with artists in 1950s Paris to observing cutting edge scientific research at ...

"Knowing Taylor, these pieces may hint at themes of resilience, power or even a connection to myths or eras that may inspire ...

The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on January 29 this year. Also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the festival marking the advent of spring is widely celebrated in China and ...

The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is offering a $1 million bounty to experts who can successfully interpret the Indus Valley ...

The Lamb of Christ, found on an altar at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, represents Jesus’s devotion to guiding and leading the Christian people to salvation. In Ancient Greek and Roman pagan traditions, ...

The blast took place in the middle of the night, allowing the burglars to abscond with four valuable objects connected to ...