The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes.

New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...

Knowing Taylor, these pieces may hint at themes of resilience, power or even a connection to myths or eras that ...

A number of ancient Greek artifacts are to be auctioned by Christie's, including a Cycladic figure and a kylix, estimated to ...

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece ...

A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a tiny ancient Roman golden lock. The 1,600-year-old artifact is likely the ...

The Romans associated pants with barbarism and eventually banned them, but the legwear eventually became commonplace nonetheless.

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years.

Danish archaeologists recently announced the discovery during an excavation of a variety of weapons and armor dating to the ...