Depictions of the eccentricities of Roman leaders were (and remain) interesting. But such leaders were often also dangerous, ...

Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to Ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...

Children in Ancient Greece played with figurines that, much like modern Barbies, reflected the society and aspirations of ...

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

David Dimbleby stars in new BBC series, What's the Monarchy for?, in which he questions the role and power of the sovereign. The former Question Time host has spent much of his career commentating on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. Creators of the interactive AI platform Re-Experiencing History ...

King Charles III's monarchy is in its deepest popularity slump ever recorded by a major research charity in 42 years of polling—eclipsing the downturn of the Princess Diana era. In 1983, 86 percent of ...

Divers exploring the centuries-old Antikythera wreck retrieved intact pieces of the ship and found artifacts that shed light on life aboard the craft. The Antikythera shipwreck dates back to the first ...

Reza Pahlavi’s popularity and Iran’s mounting discontent raise the possibility of restoring a constitutional monarchy, a secular, democratic alternative increasingly viewed as a stable path forward ...

The ancient Greeks defined several concepts in their ways and estates that remain relevant today. On a sunlit slope above the Aegean, the ruins of an old Greek estate whisper stories of power, legacy, ...

Once regarded as Europe’s economic Achilles’ heel, Greece is now emerging as an unlikely success story. This remarkable turnaround is underpinned by positive growth rates outpacing the European Union ...