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Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

History’s most impressive hoard of ancient Greek artifacts includes numerous amphoras, terra-cotta lamps, glass vessels, coins, jewelry and statues. Brett Seymour / WHOI More than 4,500 miles from ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

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In the center of Siena, Italy, a cathedral has stood for nearly 800 years. A black-and-white layer cake of heavy stone, fine-cut statuary, and rich mosaics, the imposing structure—now visited by more ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Nalanda Literature Festival at Rajgir Convention Centre revives ancient intellectual traditions with panels, performances and ...

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Thousands of years before Monopoly, people were playing games like Senet, Patolli and Chaturanga Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History Long before Settlers of Catan, Scrabble and ...

The three-part series launches on 5 tonight at 6.30pm HISTORY fans should keep their phones close for a special TV series that will air with extra augmented reality tonight. 7 Wonders of the Ancient ...