The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...

A royal tomb from a little-known dynasty and Greek language writings on pottery are among the latest archaeological ...

The Wars of Alexander's successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the Great.

Moody's on Friday upgraded Greece's rating to Baa3 from Ba1 on Friday, rating the country at investment grade.

A new genetic study suggests humans developed language at least 135,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of early ...

Archaeologists in Mongolia have uncovered a mass grave of Han warriors who fought against the Xiongnu over 2,000 years ago.

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China following a "prank" at the Great Wall that sparked public outrage.

Few figures in history have been as polarizing as Nero, the infamous Roman emperor who had a love affair with everything ...

Myson of Chenae, named a sage by Plato instead of Periander, stood for ethical wisdom over political power in Greek ...

Scientists have transformed light into a supersolid, a breakthrough merging solid and liquid properties in quantum physics.

Researchers have uncovered the genetic secrets behind a woman's 117-year longevity, challenging links between aging and ...

Mark Carney is sworn in as the new prime minister of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau and stepping into leadership amid many ...