Archeologists found evidence that ancient Romans may have used a medical treatment involving perfume... and human feces.

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today.

The motion of work in ancient Greece had a clear distinction between working for one’s self and working for someone else.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

“Our goal was to build a clear mathematical bridge between abstract algebra and the experience of listening to music,” said study co-author Olga Ibragimova. “When we think of melodies as shapes we can ...

Ming-Na Wen, Jennifer Beals and Hubert Smielecki have been cast as Hera, Demeter and Apollo in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Greece, including new music by Eleni Foureira and ...

Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than 2,000 years ago.

The tour programme is set to continue over the coming months until July 2026, gaining even more momentum and expanding its outreach even further. Learn more here!

Perfectionism is often seen as a virtue, but there’s a difference between healthy striving and maladaptive perfectionism—a pattern driven by fear of failure, external validation, and a sense of ...

In southern Italy, where my grandparents had lived, there were few opportunities. The society was static, with rigid social ...