NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Giorgos Sachinis, director of strategy and innovation at Athens Water Supply and Sewage Company, about plans to revive an ancient aqueduct built by the Romans.

Think of an ancient empire and you’re probably picturing an iconic site like the Acropolis in Athens, or Rome's famous forum.

Most non-Jews would say Jerusalem was lost twice because the Babylonians and Romans destroyed it. Both empires and their armies were very big and very strong. No one else could defeat them at that ...

From historical symbols to heat relief, these charming waterworks are enjoying a renaissance of sorts as cooling-off spots in ...

IN the Roman Empire, it was customary for an emperor to signal from above whether or not a gladiator deserved a second chance ...

In 1704, Isaac Newton sat down with pen and paper and tried to calculate the end of the world. He didn’t use a telescope or a ...

As Jews approach Tisha b”Av (the 9th of Av this year falls on August 3rd) it is important to remember that destruction need not lead to despair, negativity, skepticism and surrender. Each day should ...

Last week, the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London brought a defining chapter of Nigeria's postcolonial ...

Ancient civilizations showcased remarkable ingenuity, creating advanced technologies that continue to fascinate us. The ...

Murray Kempton was ever drawn to losers. This was what he looked for in all the faces he encountered and, life being what it is, often found. How should men behave, and what can our culture do to ...

Peter Turchin argues that societies collapse when there isn't enough room at the top. "There is a limited amount of space, but many more elites now ... low-rank elites.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail According to well-established historical theories relating to the lifespan of states, the ...