King Idomeneus was the ruler of Crete in the time of the Trojan War, and he participated in that event according to Greek ...

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The ancient Amphipolis tomb, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 21st century, is due to open to visitors in 2027.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a Lunar New Year party at the only Mandarin-service chapel in ...

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An "historic breakthrough" has been made as researchers have provided the first look inside an ancient Roman scroll in 2,000 years.

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A Roman mosaic in Alter do Chão, Portugal, depicts Alexander the Great's clash with King Porus—one of only three such mosaics ...

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