This sarcophagus offers an unusual perspective of the idea of death—not as an end, but as the beginning of a new path.” ...

The artifact, and others found in alongside it, indicate that the owner was “a prominent individual of her time.” ...

Archaeologists believe that a wealthy family that enjoyed a rousing lifestyle commissioned the piece to reflect their ...

The show also features everyday objects such as surgical equipment and souvenirs from visits to see battles at amphitheatres ...

Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

Gladiator, the period drama from 2000, was a groundbreaking creative attempt that redefined the genre of historical epics for the next generation.

Ridley Scott's still got it. The director has the rare skill of creating beloved masterpieces that critics can enjoy and ...

The V&A is Britain’s national museum of design, performance and applied arts, and the storehouse holds aisle after aisle of open shelves lined with everything from ancient Egyptian shoes to ...

Country names often fade into the background of a map and eventually become fixed and obvious. But the truth is, they’re anything but. These names are often rooted in ancient riddles, happy accidents, ...