Like several forms of expression, booing originated in Ancient Greece in the theater, as a means to express dissatisfaction ...

Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

Ancient Greek vase painting is fascinating, fun, and with few tricks, easy to enjoy. The unique paintings on ancient Greek pottery are like letters from the past. They allow us to learn from the past ...

Greek mythology ... powers echo Dionysus’s role as a god who could bring both joy and madness. His chaotic nature and penchant for theatrics make him a modern reflection of the ancient god.

For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location ... In 84 B.C., the Seleucid king Antiochus XII Dionysus died during one such battle.

Contemporary culture is everywhere, from the politically charged street art that’s become ... to the temple takes you past the ancient amphitheatres of Dionysus and Herod Atticus.

From Ancient Rome to Victorian era England and World ... and fall over the course of a century that’s also a story about art, capitalism, technology, and more. Publishers’ Description: It ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...