Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and some interesting parallels relative to today. Ancient civilizations that ...

Yet Iran’s theocratic rulers have begun not only tolerating but organising such events, part of a charm offensive to promote cultural heritage and try to win over a population disillusioned by ...

Long before paleontology, ancient civilizations stumbled upon massive bones buried in the earth. With no science to explain ...

Venturing into an Etruscan tomb once meant crawling through rubble, breathing dust, and crawling into rooms excavated more ...

Visitors to Experience Asia Festival on Sept. 27 can purchase food, arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and other items from more ...

In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, ...

An ancient tradition that started in China will be on display this weekend on the Peninsula. Thousands will take part in the ...

Archaeological findings and architectural elements provide evidence that a sun worship cult existed at Delphi.

Grape and olive farming traditions have changed through time based on shifts in climate and the needs of the local culture, according to a study ...

How old is your food? Before food was a choice, it was a necessity — the bare minimum only eaten and endured in order to ...

Princes of Ancient Greece' at the Getty Villa gives the first look outside Europe at the ancient Greek Griffin Warrior, whose ...

The timeless sound of the ancient Greek lyre took center stage in Vienna during a concert by the Thessaloniki State Symphony ...