The Antikythera Mechanism, a remarkable device discovered in an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Greece, has long been a ...

Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

When we read about the lives of people from the ancient past, we naturally want to know what they looked like. ...

An early mention of a prosthetic comes from Herodotus, who tells the story of Hegesistratus, an ancient Greek diviner who cut off his foot.

Researchers are gathering in Galway this week for a 'hackathon' exploring how technology can be used in the study of ancient manuscripts.