Recent excavations in Lefkada, Greece, revealed the first-ever ancient Greek theater discovered in the Ionian Islands.

XINHUA KUNMING — In a small village in Yunnan province, a crystal-clear stream has been more than just a source of water for generations — it has been the lifeblood of an ancient paper-making ...

Ai Ye works on handmade paper products at her company in Mangtuan village, Gengma county in Yunnan province, on March 4. XINHUA One sheet of paper takes three days to make. The process includes ...

In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.

The layer with Egyptian and Greek pottery fragments described in the latest study is among several layers that date from after 732 B.C., when records indicate Megiddo was conquered by the Neo ...

Photo from B. Redon via Redon (2025) and Antiquity Publications Ltd While excavating the ruins of an ancient gold mining village in Egypt, archaeologists uncovered some eerie artifacts ...

The Greek municipality of Tenea boasts a rich ancient history—and the archaeological artifacts to prove it. Finds in the region have long hinted at a once-thriving settlement, with the latest ...

In August every year, the village is home to the annual Rushbearing Festival, where rushes are carried to the church of St Nicholas. This ecclesiastical and ancient tradition where rushes, a type of ...

A picturesque village in the UK has left visitors stunned thanks to its "quaint and dreamy" charm, reminiscent of a Greek paradise. We all need a brief escape from the pressures of everyday life ...

Scotland may be famed for its breathtaking Highlands, but a charming fishing village has earned its spot among the UK's top coastal gems, offering all the magic of a classic seaside getaway.