Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...

And, he was still wearing a wedding ring. The ring was inscribed with his wedding date — Dec. 25, 1908 — and the body was ...

A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains ...

Nearly two decades ago, researchers discovered a large tomb complex in Spain dating to between 3,200 and 2,200 years ago. The ...

A Roman-era cemetery, found ahead of a construction project in England, holds an unusual burial at its center.

Greek archaeologists uncovered a grave of an ancient noblewoman buried with her golden jewelry on the island of Sikinos.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right? Or is its history darker?

Liturgical vestments have evolved over centuries, drawing inspiration from ancient Roman clothing, practical needs, and symbolic interpretations. While the precise vestments and their usage may vary ...

A 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is filled with lost words that scholars can now ...