Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.

Immersing students in the history and politics of ancient Rome helps them come to a rich understanding of Shakespeare’s play.

Explore the world of Roman tombs, from simple stelae to grand mausoleums, revealing how ordinary Romans—soldiers, freedmen, women, and children—were commemorated. Discover the variations in tomb ...

The making of a coin is like the making of a successful political campaign: The artist must clarify and concentrate a big idea into a symbol or slogan, so simple and telling that even the distracted ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

The letter X can be a lot of things: rebellious, mysterious, religious. For this Word of the Week, we examine its origins and ...

The Illyrians were a powerful network of Balkan tribes who resisted the expanding Romans and were a key force in the Ancient ...

There has never been a singular Christian perspective on how religion, power and politics ought to relate to each other – not even in medieval ‘Christendom.’ ...

Hamnet has brought Tudor architecture and interiors to the fore. And there are plenty of houses around the UK still showcasing 16th-Century living.

In the classical world, sacrifice was the ultimate expression of piety, ranging from simple offerings of honey cakes and wine to elaborate animal rituals. This video explores the diverse practices of ...