While Dionysius may have been the first recorded pirate, the most famous pirates lived during the 17th and 18th centuries, which came to be known as the golden age of sea piracy.

There are more than 50 theories for the function of this 12-sided, pentagonal-faced bronze object — but archaeologists have ...

FAIRMONT — Marion County area residents have access to a quiet place for walking meditation and contemplation on Monday. The ...

Arrival by ship is also so much more glamorous than by plane and even train. So are many islands.Even in mainstream ...

At the underwater archaeology site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, divers found an ancient clay figurine pegged to ...

During the spring and early fall, travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, calm seas, and fewer crowds. Through decades of planning Mediterranean trips, I've found that this four-stop itinerary is the ...

The "intriguing new" rock engraving was found on the west bank of the Nile River near Aswan in November 2022, during a survey that was documenting rock art in the region ahead of the construction of ...

A newly-discovered rock art panel on the western bank of the River Nile may depict an Ancient Egyptian authority figure from ...

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

A hidden gem in the heart of the Aegean, Leros, once a stronghold of Italy's dictator Benito Mussolini, is poised for a ...