A Danish museum is returning the bronze head of Septimius Severus to Turkey after agreeing that it was probably looted from a ...

The story behind the ambitious exhibition "We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art" at LACMA.

Marcus Tullius Cicero used gladiators’ physiques not to celebrate the republic’s valiant heroes, but to deride their bloated ...

DNA samples from individuals across 2,000 years sheds light on the Etruscan origins, revealing Roman-era changes and genetic ...

The Romans ruled much of the British Isles from A.D. 43 to 410. When the empire left Britain, the Germanic Anglo-Saxons ...

The second-century sculpture, often regarded as the epitome of classical beauty, is back on view at the Vatican after a ...

This underrated city is a hidden gem, hosting some of Greece's most festive celebrations while boasting ancient sites, ...

In ancient Egyptian lore, the god Bes was responsible for fertility and had a penchant for mischief. “He’s a beer drinker and ...

Scientists discovered a mix of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids, flavoring agents and alcohol after they scraped the inside ...

Greek statues are admired worldwide for their extraordinary beauty, but do they truly reflect the actual appearance of the ...

Vatican City, The Pantheon and Vatican Museums: 3 of the most interesting places to visit while staying in Rome.