In Ancient Greek, the word demon (δαίμων), also spelled daemon, had several meanings, the main one being "he who dispenses ...

Ancient Greek historian Thucydides has defined the identities of Greeks and  "barbarians" based on colonial influence.

Games Workshop has retired the ancient Warhammer Fantasy Battles Marauders and their bulging biceps in favor of grounded new ...

It is not the road to serfdom that awaits—but the steep downward slope to the status of a peasant in ancient Egypt, writes ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it's hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization. Yet atop its circular ...

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A remarkable discovery of 97 Byzantine gold coins and exquisite jewelry has shed new light on the dramatic final chapter of an ancient Christian city near the Sea of Galilee. The extraordinary hoard, ...

Researchers say Easter Island's 4-ton moai "walked" across the island -- thanks to physics, ropes and a little ancient choreography -- no magic necessary. Binghamton University Turns out, the heads of ...

Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient Turkish city Attouda have uncovered a ritual site dedicated to the Phrygian mother goddess, Matar. The site, complete with a cave and a “twin rock ...

NEW ORLEANS — There is a mystery that archeologists and anthropologists are trying to solve. That mystery starts with a find in the backyard of a local home and will soon end in a city about an hour ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At the height of its power, the ancient Mesoamerican city of ...