Located not far from Naples are the impressive remains of the villa that once belonged to Nero’s wife, Poppaea Sabina.

How do the worlds created by Homer in his epic poems relate to historical and archaeological realities? Do they relate to any particular periods of history at all?

If you have everything, are you not the happiest person alive? According to Herodotus, the Athenian statesman and poet Solon disagreed.

Ancient Inventions offers a broad and fascinating look at human ingenuity across thousands of years of history.

Apotheon is a challenging action-adventure game that takes inspiration from ancient Greek vase-painting to establish its unique look. The controls, however, don’t feel as tight as they should.

A closer look at a handsome bronze figurine of a horseman from Southern Italy, currently on display at the British Museum.

A quick look at a number of ancient, marble statues belonging to a collection once owned by Elisabetta Farnese.

Lions play an important part in ancient Greek art and myth from the Late Bronze Age onwards. But did these animals really once exist on the European continent?

In a recent lecture, I argued that the Battle of Marathon wasn’t as much of a big deal as our Greek sources would have us believe.

A good knowledge of history can help fuel creativity, as demonstrated by the works of renowned fiction writers.