At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse ...

Much like bourbon, the wine industry is soaked in stereotypes, long fraught with pinky-raised preconceptions and a perceived ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

They include Greek, Egyptian and Roman ancient artifacts like marble figures and fragments, jars, helmets, vessels and even a wooden ... 5th century BC -the golden age of Attic red-figured wine cups.

Gorgeous vineyards, delectable food and (of course) top-notch vino – these are the essentials of a wine vacation. To help you plan a great trip (where wine tours and tastings are just the start ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

Scientists have discovered 52 ancient Egypitan Mummies which date back ... scarabs and amulets, canopic jars, and golden fingernails, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Archaeologists excavated the ruins of an ancient Roman dignitary’s house and found a water collection system, a carving and tax collection jars. Photo from Piotr Jaworski via the University of ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...