Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of Rome." Initially, this acronym was meant to symbolize the ancient Roman ...

What did a signature mean in the ancient world, and how much can we trust what they seem to tell us? by Sarah E. Bond March 30, 2023 April 1, 2023.

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

In collaboration with Indigenous elders and ritual specialists, archaeologists have shed light on the meaning of ancient rock art from the Amazon rainforest in a study.. A trio of researchers has ...

An analysis of a 2,300-year-old text and coins has helped researchers decipher ancient recipes for bronze, including two linguistically elusive ingredients. Skip to content.