Uncover the complex history of Halloween—from ancient Celtic rituals to modern-day trick-or-treating shaped by imperialism, ...

In 2010, North Macedonia launched one of the strangest urban projects in modern Europe — Skopje 2014, a billion-dollar plan to rebuild its capital as a grand classical city of marble, statues, and ...

Southern Europe is overflowing with charm, but beyond the well-trodden paths of Italy and Greece lie treasures waiting to be discovered. From Portugal’s sunlit coasts to Croatia’s island-studded seas, ...

Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn't jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing ...

From prehistoric burials to overcrowded Victorian churchyards, this is what our treatment of the dead throughout history says about the living ...

Despite ancient looting that disturbed the upper portions of the skeleton, including the head, chest, and abdomen, the tomb yielded a treasure trove that speaks volumes about Avar military ...

Throughout the history of warfare, certain moments have changed the way nations conduct themselves in conflicts. It might see ...

Ancient Greeks encoded the secrets of their civilization in ways hidden in plain sight, shaping a legacy that endures through ...

Victoria, the island’s capital, locally known as Rabat, boasts the Citadel, a medieval fortress with panoramic views across the island. Gozo is also steeped in mythological lore, believed to be the ...

In an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery with a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, Egypt on ...

While the idea of a sweet treat dates back thousands of years, the concept of "candy" has been around for hundreds of years. These are some of the oldest candies in human history.

The redesign of the Western Range of the British Museum, announced earlier this year, is the latest stage of a 272-year-long ...