The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.

Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...

One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of ...

The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...

Ancient Greece gave us many things, from mythology to democracy by way of the Olympics, but if I recall my (very) old primary ...

Archaeologists digging near the ancient city of Tenea in Greece have unearthed a monumental tomb complex housing precious ...

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving ...