When discussing the ancient world and how it impacts us today, there’s perpetually a massive tunic-clad and public-bathing elephant in the room: the Roman Empire. According to a recent social media ...

Classicist Curtis Dozier’s The White Pedestal examines how the prestige of Greece and Rome can legitimize modern racism—and ...

Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations had many different ingenious inventions. Chocolate was a big aphrodisiac for Mesoamerican civilizations and used for energy. The first earthquake detector is ...

I don’t think about ancient Rome every day, but I’ll concede that the sword-and-sandals superpower does invade my thoughts from time to time. And this is the Up Wing question I frequently ponder: Why ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and some interesting parallels relative to today. Ancient civilizations that ...

The University of Wyoming prepares students for life in an increasingly global world. The Classics minor program provides students with an understanding of Classical Greek and Roman civilizations, ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Ancient buildings like Greece’s amphitheaters and Japan’s temples remain in use today, preserving cultural heritage.

Water has memory they say and what would it reveal if someone followed its ways? Fortunately, the most remarkable heritage sites of antique societies are dotted along the coastlines and riverbanks of ...