Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...

The Roman conquest of Greece has been an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation in the Eastern ...

Here’s the history of April Fools’ Day and which restaurants are running April Fools' Day price cuts instead of pranks today, ...

Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan inadvertently discovered an ancient scarab amulet dating back 3,800 years in Beit Shemesh. The ...

Minoan Greece had fast food 3,600 years ago, with food stalls serving dishes like souvlaki, a beloved Greek staple still popular today.

Discover the history and evolution of dental braces, from ancient civilizations to modern innovations, improving smiles for ...

A pharaoh named Djoser ordered the construction of a "step pyramid" (a pyramid that looks like it has giant ... What was the religion of ancient Egyptians, and what did it say about the afterlife?

The origins of April Fools’ Day are uncertain, but potentially linked to France's transition to the Gregorian calendar, the medieval Feast of Fools or the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria.

This week we dip into the past, peek into the future, and take a sobering look at how climate change is having an impact on the way wine is made.From ancient Roman vineyards bubbling back to life to ...