LIX, BCE. The Roman LIX translates into 59 in Arabic, soon to proclaimed “American Numerals” by Trumpius Maximus, newly ...

Archaeologists have already found more than 200 tombs—and they think that might be just the tip of the iceberg.

After a weeklong celebration of Valentine’s Week, Valentine’s Day—celebrated and renowned as a day dedicated to expressing love and affection—is here. This day is dedicated to honouring and expressing ...

According to History.com, exchanging Valentine's took off in the 1700s, a period coinciding with Romanticism in literature ...

In 1799, during his explorations along the Orinoco River, German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt “stayed with a local ...

When the emperor converted to Christianity, many of the holidays common to Roman society received a makeover. A prisoner ...

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

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Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

Valentine’s Day is that time of the year when lovebirds get extra romantic, singles suddenly become motivational speakers, ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...