Relief of Osiris from the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, Egypt’s first king Osiris sailed around the world spreading knowledge, exactly like the Feathered Serpent ...

Discover this lovely neighborhood of Athens, where history, walkable streets, and local charm offer relief from the city's ...

This historic village is home to centuries-old Roman ruins, a Roman museum with ancient artefacts, and an award winning pub — ...

Atop a plateau in northwest Iran, above rolling pastures hemmed in by snowcapped mountains, rest the ruins of a sanctuary at a site known as Takht-e Soleyman, or Throne of Solomon. More than 1,500 ...

A tour of the Byzantine churches in the historic center of Athens offers history, unique architecture, and a rare viewing ...

On the Nile's edge, giant columns and obelisks rise from the sand. These are the ruins of ancient Egyptian temples. Once, their halls were painted in color, with floods of the Nile giving lotus and ...

Cape Sounion, crowned by the majestic Temple of Poseidon, remains one of Greece's most evocative and romantic destinations.

I have always been fascinated by the idea of walking through history, imagining the lives of people who lived thousands of ...

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time ...

From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome's layered past.

Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient Egyptian “pleasure boat” near the ruins of Cleopatra VII’s lost palace in Alexandria’s royal harbor. The discovery was announced by the ...