Herodotus recounts how an ancient Lydian king’s betrayal of his queen led to murder, revenge, and the fall of his throne.

Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Ancient Egypt. Dan is joined by Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the ...

This redefines “high” society in ancient Egypt. Yale University researchers have found trace amounts of opium jars in an ancient Egyptian vessel, proving that opium use was widespread in the land of ...

Chemical traces of opium found in an ancient Egyptian alabaster vase shows it had a widespread use. Scientists even think King Tut himself may have used the substance. The findings mean opium use ...

Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental. The discovery raises the possibility that King Tut’s famous jars once held ...

Egyptologists announced in 2022 that they had found the mummy and tomb of Nefertiti. There's been no word since then. What's ...

After 20 years of construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened, intensifying Egypt’s demands for the return of artifacts looted by former imperialist nations. The Washington Post, WP, reported ...

Princess Irene of Greece, who has died aged 83, was probably the first European royal to perform as a professional pianist In ...

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 ...

People have worshipped god since the beginning of recorded time. Some have been demigods, or half-human, or semi-divine.

Discover acclaimed war TV shows that can be called masterpieces thanks to gripping storylines and intense action, from Band ...