Ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of ...

A new DNA study reveals that ancient Carthaginians had diverse ancestry and were not primarily descended from Phoenician ...

The ancient ship was used by Greek merchants during the time of Alexander the Great, and held great treasures when ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

The Persian empire pioneered women's rights. Other contemporary cultures made jokes about it and considered Persians unmanly.

an ancient Greek merchant ship that sank off the coast of Cyprus in 294 BC, which was discovered in 1965. On the other side of the world, a maritime route for international trade replaced the Silk ...

This ancient seaside town is often likened to Greece for its Mediterranean-like views and Greek-influenced fare, but its ...

Once used as protective gear in ancient Greece, the breastplate has inspired designers through various eras — from Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen in the 1960s and ‘70s to Shakira’s Lunar Blu ...

Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, governs activities and disputes that occur on navigable waters. It encompasses a wide range of legal matters, including shipping, navigation, and marine ...

They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among ...