- October 1, 2025
The Race to Write a History of Naples
There was no love lost between rival Neapolitan authors and publishers Domenico Antonio Parrino (1642-c.1716) and Antonio Bulifon (1649-1707). Their
Ancient Satyr Mask Confirms Greek Theater in Black Sea Colony
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria on Russia’s Taman Peninsula have uncovered the first concrete evidence of classical
Unique Egyptian Family Statue Breaks Ancient Artistic Rules
Archaeologists have uncovered an unprecedented family statue from ancient Egypt that challenges conventional artistic traditions of the Old Kingdom period.
From a Naked Rider to Icon of Resistance, the Legend of Lady Godiva Lives On
By Elizabeth Reid Boyd/The Conversation Lady Godiva – an icon of protest, myth and sensual defiance – has galloped through
World's Oldest Psychiatric Hospital Revealed in Turkey's Cappadocia
Deep beneath the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, archaeologists and local authorities have announced the restoration of what they believe to be
Who are the Papua New Guineans? New DNA Study Reveals Stunning Origins
Papua New Guineans carry a genetic story shaped by ancient migrations, Denisovan mixing, and extreme isolation. While they look distinct,
Get Out: Excommunicated in Medieval England
In 1229 the people of Dunstable declared that they would rather go to hell than submit in a dispute over
Wimpy vs McDonald’s: The Battle of the Burgers
When the burger landed on the tables of the first Wimpy Bar in 1954, it marked a new era of
Bronze Montefortino Helmet Recovered from Battle of the Aegates Site
Sicilian waters have yielded an extraordinary archaeological treasure – a bronze Montefortino-type helmet complete with intact cheek guards, recovered from
Playing God: Mossad’s Murder of Achmed Bouchiki
On the evening of 21 July 1973, in the quiet Norwegian town of Lillehammer, a couple walked home from the