Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...

Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...

In modern times, diet refers to food and drink. In ancient times ... performance—and would not be recommended today. Greek and Roman doctors could not conduct controlled trials as scientists ...

In the modern world, we know good nutrition is essential for our health.Author Konstantine Panegyres Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The ...

From 6000 BC, the Chinese harvested salt crystals from Lake Yungchen which partially dried in the summer sun. Many other ...

The humble anchovy provides the flavor at the heart of multiple cuisines.

The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

As more people embrace health-conscious living, anti-ageing diets – designed to slow the ageing process – have emerged as a major movement in the food and wellness scene, pushing superfoods ...

The team located storage jars partially buried to help preserve food, and the mix of cast iron and jewelry showed that the settlement likely engaged in trade. The Roman characteristics in pottery ...