The Phoenicians developed their ancient civilization with profits from the lucrative maritime trade of the Mediterranean.

Experts told Live Science it was probably the proto-Sinaitic script, which was invented about 4,000 years ago by Canaanite ...

The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper have formally responded to ...

In contrast, Western Europe faced considerable turmoil following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire (476 CE). Germanic tribes created fragmented kingdoms, setting the stage for a ...

Over the years, the Maltese islands have been ruled by the Romans, Phoenicians, Arabs ... people once believed these huge temples were built by giants. Today, this ancient site is still shrouded in ...

Fragment of a Neo-Assyrian tablet preserving wax, in the British Museum. ( The Trustees of the British Museum) The writing ...