The Victorian era is famously regarded as a period of restraint—restraint in clothing, social norms, emotional behavior, communication … the list could go on and on.

Conclave star Ralph Fiennes shared a glimpse into the workout routine he's continued since bulking up to play Odysseus in 2024’s The Return.

Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.

A bill in the Legislature would shield personal information like home addresses and phone numbers for elected officials. Lawmakers cite potential threats, but government watchdogs say it may lead to ...

One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...

Network Rail has released footage of work to replace a road junction in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Hundreds of engineers ...

A team of researchers has just discovered a covered auditorium in Agrigento, Sicily. This type of structure’s rarity and age sheds light on the educational role of Greek gymnasiums in ancient times.

With Europe transitioning from last year’s memorable getaways, now is the perfect time to plan your next beach adventure in ...

In this engrossing tour de force, Edelstein ventures across the ancient and modern eras to trace the evolution of revolution as a political idea.

Through marriage, a woman became a man's property. In the betrothal ceremony of ancient Greece, a father would hand over his daughter with these words: "I pledge my daughter for the purpose of ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

After 40 days of Lenten fasting—or even just a few days for some—Greeks eagerly await Easter Sunday to savor spit-roasted ...