The might of the mycenaeans

PYRAMIDS, obelisks, coffins and sphinxes are embedded in ...

How the Qin forged a great power from the fragments of the Warring States

In the Basilica Cistern deep beneath the streets of Istanbul lie mysterious statues of the monstrous gorgon

A new exhibition explores the enduring artistry of ancient Egypt

I n 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That, at least, is what the famous rhyme tells us. Memorising such dates is a common experience of being taught history – a cliché superbly lampooned by the w

Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn’t only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals