Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez The dollar sign ($) is one of the most recognized currency symbols in the world. But where did this familiar emblem come from? It's believed to have originated from ...

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

Rocks on Iceland beaches confirm the Late Antique Little Ice Age, caused by volcanic eruptions, precipitated the fall of the Roman Empire.

Zeno was the Byzantine Emperor who witnessed the end of the Western Roman Empire. He is known for being buried alive by his ...

Hidden in a quiet Italian town is one of the world's most unique art schools – and a rewarding destination for curious travellers.

Last summer, my sister uncovered an ancient hair pin. Carved from bone, it is neither ornate nor valuable in today’s terms, ...