Ancient rome’s pollution problem

Studying ancient worlds is now more relevant than ever — and state school children are missing out, says Bettany Hughes

What the scientists are saying… The oldest ...

What the scientists are saying… Neanderthals feasted ...

From microplastics in your mineral water to ‘forever chemicals’ in your bottle, rarely has there been so much collective concern about the quality of our hydration habits. It’s time to filter fact from fear

Long before the Romans came to dominate the ancient world – before Caesar crossed the Rubicon, Claudius invaded Britain and Vesuvius buried Pompeii – another civilisation dominated the Italian peninsu

Should ancient Athens serve modern progressive causes?