Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

Archaeologists have found several pairs of unusually large Roman shoes during excavations at Magna Fort, a Roman military ...

An early mention of a prosthetic comes from Herodotus, who tells the story of Hegesistratus, an ancient Greek diviner who cut off his foot.

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Of the 35 tools found, 32 were determined by scientists to have been modified at their base, with some possessing rounded ...

Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.

The massed ranks of the famous Ermine Street Guard, Britain's oldest and largest Roman reenactment group, is making its first visit to Park in the Past, Hope, offering a spectacular and immersive ...

Uncover ancient Egyptian engineering marvels behind the Great Sphinx's construction without modern tools. Explore the secrets of a bygone era.

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel ...

Featured artefacts from The British Museum’s world-famous collection include the double-headed serpent of the Aztecs, the ...

Once chaotic and essential, Rome’s Suburra lay just below the Forum. Home to artisans, taverns, and intrigue, it shaped the ...