Phryne was a notable ancient Greek hetaira, or courtesan, of Athens, who is remembered throughout the millennia for her ...

The ancient philosophy of Aristotle is aiming to transform life inside UK prisons through a classical education made ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Last weekend witnessed hundreds of people attend a series of commemorative events in Canberra and Sydney. The events saw the ...

Sandy beaches, superlative surf and some of the best wild nature the UK has to offer – Cornwall is a perennial favourite with ...

The discovery has been described as a “geometric miracle” and could finally lead to some answers about one of Ancient Egypt’s ...

Jim Claven takes us through the historic town of Missolonghi, Greece—home to Lord Byron, heroic resistance during the Greek ...

Priestesses wielded political power and had the highest social standing possible for Roman women. Statues of priestesses ... paintings depicting Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, were discovered.

The 2,000-year-old Torlonia collection of Roman sculptures, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, has the urgency of the ...

painter and draftsman who has endured as one of the most famous artists of all time, is recognized for the dynamism and emotional qualities of his classical sculptures. They twist and turn in ...