A first look image of Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey shows Odysseus' armor in the film, but historical armor ...

University of Ferrara researchers in Italy have examined how European skin, eye and hair pigmentation evolved over the past ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered the first-ever Roman-era helmet in the country, providing new insights into history.

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Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ...

Rare and exceptional artworks and relics from the world’s most acclaimed cultures will cross the auction block along with ...

Today, about half the world speaks an Indo-European language. Linguists and archaeologists have long argued about which group of ancient people spoke the original Indo-European language.

Ancient-genomics researchers have pinpointed the homelands of a nomadic tribe that transformed the culture and genetics of Europe and Asia, revealing a potential source for the Indo–European ...

The Maltese has been a treasured breed for European aristocracy for centuries. This tiny dog, with its long, silky white coat, was favored by the elite for its elegance and charm. Purina states that ...