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Death arrives on a day just like any other, often rudely unheralded. We all know that, but it never ceases to shock. So it was with news that David Abulafia had died on Saturday night. Notwithstanding ...

The FIU in Genoa program has been welcoming students for 20 years. An undergrad shares what it meant to live and learn in a ...

Before the Punic Wars, as Rome and Carthage edged towards conflict in the third century BC, the balance of power in the ...

In a discovery that has captured the imagination of historians and travelers alike, archaeologists unearthed a 7,000-year-old ...

Iron Age cargoes from Dor reveal how ancient Mediterranean trade evolved alongside shifting empires and political power. New findings from researchers at the University of California San Diego and the ...

From the remnants of ancient civilizations to the sweet-smelling street food spots to know about, these are the best things to do in Sicily.

Dreaming of sun-drenched days in Greece? Discover stunning Mediterranean alternatives that won't break the bank.

Cova de les Morretes has officially become a seaside museum following the recent installation of interpretative panels.

From Texas French Bread to Upper Crust, explore the histories of four beloved Austin bakeries and the buildings and people behind them.

A new genome study is providing some insight into the matter by determining the timing of a key milestone in feline domestication – the introduction of domestic cats into Europe from North Africa.