According to Paul Cartledge, Emeritus AG Leventis Professor of Greek Culture at Cambridge ... Alexander fought across modern-day Turkey, West Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

This world has witnessed many kings sitting on the most powerful thrones, but one king surpassed them all with his remarkable legacy. The incredible tales of Alexander the Great's bravery and ...

Whether due to natural disasters or thanks to the destructive tendencies of mankind, these iconic cultural touchstones no longer exist.

Trade has been, since time immemorial, one of the main driving forces behind contact between civilizations. In this context, ...

Ruins in open-world games add depth to storytelling through histories of past civilizations. Games like The Sinking City and Elden Ring incorporate diverse ancient and modern ruins. Horizon Zero ...

"San Miguel de Allende is the perfect travel destination in your 50s — especially for women looking to experience a vibrant, ...

Located in Agrigento in southwest Sicily, this more than 2,000-acre archeological site dates back to the sixth century B.C. and includes the remains of numerous Greek temples. A highlight is the ...

Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympics and its sanctuaries and temples are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece. Forming the backdrop to so much of Greek history, ...

Taliban authorities in northeastern Afghanistan said Wednesday that a gun attack resulted in the death of a Chinese national, while his local interpreter escaped unharmed. An Afghanistan-based ...

The U.S. secured the release of two Americans held in Afghanistan in former President Joe Biden’s final hours in office in exchange for the release of an Afghan Taliban member in U.S. custody ...

Two Americans have been released from Afghanistan, their families said Tuesday, as the Taliban announced a prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry ...