The roughly 11,000 inscriptions preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E. offer a glimpse into everyday life in the ...

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J K Dadoo writes that ancient India, through trade, religion and knowledge networks, shaped global civilisation as the world’s central intellectual and philosophical power ...

Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...

Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, ...

As people took their seats and the lights dimmed in London’s BFI IMAX for the world premiere of David Gilmour’s concert film, the audience was instantly transported to Rome for a magical and immersive ...

A rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog ...

This Christmas is more special than any I have experienced before, as if heralding a renaissance of all that is right with ...