He was a warrior so large that his name is now a byword for immense size. But just how big was Goliath the biblical giant in ...

Who is Cupid and why does he get to decide who falls in love? Explore the Roman rituals of Valentine’s Day and the mythology ...

An ancient statue dating to the Hellenistic era was found in a black bag next to garbage bins in Greece's northern city of ...

The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

With stories set in Ancient Rome, Gilded Age New York, and more, these are the most anticipated historical fiction books of ...

We’ve waited years for Simon Hall’s ambitious, official Rome Total War board game - and it fully lives up to Creative Assembly’s PC classic.

Of Rome redefines the 4X experience with its focused gameplay, meaningful decisions, and a fresh take on the genre.

And now it seems we may also have the ancient civilization to thank for pioneering service stations ... which by about AD 97 ...

The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is one of the most significant works of ...

All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...

From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top ...