Ancient Greeks prepared Roman gladiators for violent contests, although these were quite different from the Olympics the ...

Greek Hoplites were heavy infantry soldiers, citizen-soldiers who equipped themselves when called to fight for the poleis or city-state.

When we talk about a phalanx in a military context, we automatically think of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian army, with its ...

Ancient Greek weapons used in the melee (close-combat ... This is when two phalanx formations met at extremely close distances and the hoplites would push against each with their large heavy shields, ...

Researchers believe they have found a tunic that once belonged to Alexander the Great among artifacts in the royal tombs in Vergina, Greece, which has led to debate in the archeological field.

In this first installment, Ganor investigates the famed linen armor of Ancient Greece, known as the linothorax.

Take cues from ancient wisdom and shift your mindset to transform your winter experience from daunting to delightful. People gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, an ancient ...

The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20 million years. Imprinted in a slab of sandstone are parts of the tadpole's skull and backbone ...

The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts. And those still functional marvels rely on a unique construction material: pozzolanic ...

Election 2024: We didn't bus party supporters to campaign venues in Volta Region ...

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...