The Roman gladiatorial games were a far cry from the Olympic and theatrical pursuits enjoyed in ancient Greece, but the Greeks played an important...

The use of wild beasts in gladiatorial contests is well-documented in ancient Roman texts, yet until now it was thought that these animal adversaries...

The use of wild beasts in gladiatorial contests is well-documented in ancient Roman texts, yet until now it was thought that these animal adversaries...

The ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, yet their warfare tactics and leadership during battle were quite...

The ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, yet their warfare tactics and leadership during battle were quite...

Did the ancient Greeks look up at the night sky and ask “are we alone?” As it turns out, ancient Greek philosophers also asked this...

Did the ancient Greeks look up at the night sky and ask “are we alone?” As it turns out, ancient Greek philosophers also asked this...

Greek numbers, like most Greek words, have an etymology, a meaning. They form the foundation of mathematics without which science would not exist. But...

Greek numbers, like most Greek words, have an etymology, a meaning. They form the foundation of mathematics without which science would not exist. But...

Archaeologists in southern Turkey have uncovered five new Roman-era theatrical masks, adding fresh insight into cultural life in the ancient Greek...