An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, was repatriated to Greece from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of ...

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to a ...

Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

Archaeologists excavating a private property in Florence, Italy, discovered a 20-inch statue of Hercules missing its head, ...

Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...

In 2021, the body of a missing man was discovered inside the leg of a dinosaur statue in a Barcelona suburb. Police believe ...

One powerlifter academic may have found a way to build lifelong, full-body strength and stability in a very old and rare source.

Anaxarchus, a Greek philosopher at Alexander the Great’s court, upheld wisdom and detachment, reflecting on the fleeting ...

The bronze-cast Anahit could have stood 2.5 meters tall at the British Museum if not for the legislative changes over time that prevented its full restoration.