The mysterious Sibylline Books were secretly kept Greek oracle collections that the rulers of ancient Rome consulted in times ...

its history and genealogy, its geography, and many other aspects. All these studies add dimension and perspective to our ...

At one level,” he writes, “my book is a history of the study of Greek history from...the 18th century to the present day.” ...

Due to age and conflict, not too many Northern Song books were lucky enough to survive, according to Chen Hongyan, head of the ancient book department at the NLC. Only three books in the collection of ...

The modern West traces its heritage to Greece and Rome, societies that themselves owed a debt to the cultures that preceded ...

Local historian Jenny Collis spoke about a bygone era as she launched her new book ‘Knutsford, Our Streets Through Time’. Knutsford mayor Cllr Colin Banks introduced her talk at the library on Friday.

Pax' by Tom Holland is a narrative history about the imperial pragmatism that emerged as Ancient Rome reached its demise, ...

Award-winning writer and historian William Dalrymple - who’s also a prominent podcaster, and critic - has a new book out ...

Scientists turn to ancient DNA to understand the history of Easter Island, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean also known as ...

Dittany of Crete is an ancient Greek herb known for its "magical" healing properties and mentioned in the world of Harry ...

Egyptian mythology is packed with drama, divine intrigue, and more sibling rivalry than your last family holiday. Luckily, ...

Author Linda Ambrus Broenniman shares her thoughts on writing a family history for a family she never knew she had.