Sleek, intimidating, and unmistakably Greek, this helmet became a symbol of power across the ancient world. But its design ...

Scattered across the British countryside, manor houses and ancestral halls keep 'screaming' human skulls on display. Here are ...

An expert has said Scotland offers the “adventurous spirit” of The Odyssey as filming for Christopher Nolan’s movie adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has been taking place in Moray. Stars like Matt ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing what a real medieval knight wore to battle (spoiler: it wasn’t comfortable), or wondered how heavy a genuine sword from the Crusades might be (spoiler: very), ...

Ancient Greek king, Polydorus of Sparta, built on Lycurgus’ reforms, shaping Spartan governance and balancing royal authority.

Alongside the cremated remains of the first warrior and warhorse, the excavation turned up spears, shields, swords featuring ...

Not professional soldiers—just citizens with shields and a cause. Hoplites defended democracy with discipline and bronze.

Steve McBride collects ancient Greek and Roman coins from his homestead in Mobile, N.L. He says it can connect people today with those who lived thousands of years ago.

It's not yet clear if Arshad Nadeem, a man who has emerged from the Pakistani hinterland to hit global headlines, has heard of Achilles.

Recent articles include art history, archaeology, ancient history, military history, and a range of social and economic studies. Studies of language have included the original deciphering of Linear B, ...

The Byre is a stone-built cottage on a working farm surrounded by open countryside and private woodland, boasting scenic walking and cycling routes from its doorstep ...