Who was Byzas, the legendary Greek founder of the city of Byzantium? This article examines where he was from, what he did, ...

There are three map sizes in Civ 7, and they apply to each type. These are the usual trio of “ tiny, small, and standard .” ...

Born in the late 5th century, Theodora's early life was marked by hardship. As an actress—a profession viewed with disdain at the time—she encountered social ...

"That he found a gold coin on a random trip in the mountains is completely surreal. This is unusual and exceptional. From what we've found out, the coin is the only one of its kind in Norway." When ...

Archaeologists have traced the earliest case of lead pollution by humans to the Aegean Sea region around 5,200 years ago. The ...

Archaeologists in Greece reported back from Philippi of the astounding archaeological marvels recently unearthed, including a youth in the wall.

A first-of-its-kind fashion exhibition at the Paris museum draws links between historical objects and the contemporary creations of 45 designers and houses. It opens Jan. 24.

Archaeologists have uncovered a fascinating relic of ancient administrative practices during excavations at Abel Beth Maacah, a site in northern Israel rich with historical significance. This ...

Empress Theodora at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Credit: Louis Hector Leroux, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far ...

Mr. Trump’s recent remarks have electrified his base, with MAGA enthusiasts using social media to circulate battle plans to seize Canada and maps of a United States that stretches from the ...

These measures not only optimized tax collection but also promoted stability in an increasingly vast and diverse empire. Map of Boundary stones in the northern Hula Valley. Credit: R. Sabar The ...