An inscription on the vase names gladiators Memnon and Valentinus, suggesting it commemorates a real combat event in Colchester.

Mars — our planet of will, energy, sexuality, and action, getting it done and getting it on — is at long last going direct.

The ancient Greek gods, the immortal characters of Greek mythology, remain a fascination around the world as do their unusual ...

The ripples suggest that the lake was free of ice at one point.

The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.

Feb. 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the discovery of our outermost planet-not-planet. Here's what to know about the short ...

Six planets are part of the alignment, which will last until Feb. 18. Mercury will join the alignment later in the month.

It was the first Sunday of 2025 and Epic Church, in downtown San Francisco, was jammed. Mr. Stephens went downstairs to drop ...

Tonight starts a great week of star gazing. Here's when to watch the full moon next to Venus, and a rare planetary parade ...

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

Each Valentine’s Day, when I see images of the chubby winged god Cupid taking aim with his bow and arrow at his unsuspecting victims, I take refuge in my training as a scholar of early Greek poetry ...