Italy isn’t the only place with awe-inspiring ruins from the Roman Empire. Avoid the crowds and see the broader picture of ...

The “total fertility rate” is a coarse estimate of the number of children an average woman will bear. A population will be ...

Presidential libraries in the United States today follow the same principle: They become monuments to the former presidents, ...

Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what ...

Syria’s cultural heritage faces threats from conflict, neglect, and political shifts. Preservation efforts by UNESCO, local initiatives, and international programs highlight the need for cooperation.

The little-known ancient Greek city of Europos has started to unveil its secrets in a new wave of excavations that started in ...

The first Roman basilica found in London will soon be incorporated into modern architecture—blending ‘then’ and ‘now’ into ...

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a ...

Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain ...

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Contractors working in the heart of London have found the remains of what archeologists say is a structure from nearly 2,000 years ago, when London was just a small Roman town.