The Brazilian archaeologist who discovered hundreds of prehistoric cave paintings in northeastern Brazil has died.

In 1991, the remains of a woman were discovered on the early medieval foreshore of the Thames River. The skeletal remains ...

Like all women of their time, Asellina and Zmyrina could not vote. But they found influence in their own ways. Asellina owned ...

Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar ...

Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed an ancient sculptor's workshop, potentially offering a unique insight into daily life during the Hellenistic period. The 3,0000-year-old Hellenistic marble ...

Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and also served as a messenger of the gods. Iris was a prominent figure in many ancient myths.

When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous ...

The relief depicts a woman, identified by archaeologists as the goddess Victoria, or Victory, according to the release. The counterpart to Greek goddess Nike, Victoria personified victory and was ...

Sculpture in ancient Rome was highly prized ... depicts an attractive young woman with soft cheeks and skin and a perfectly formed nose. Holes drilled into her skull near the ears indicate ...

Portrait of a Young Woman, known as the Maiden of Vulci ... “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” is on view at the Art Institute of Chicago through June ...

For the ancient Romans, the roads and paths leading ... Which is why the recent discovery of a monumental tomb crowned by life-size sculptures of a woman and man, just outside the gates on the ...

Color in ancient Greek art was also often likely used to show gender: Men were depicted as having darker skin tones, as they customarily worked outdoors, while women were often painted white ...