Handshakes can be traced back to ancient societies, but the exact origins are somewhat mysterious. It is often said – although difficult to prove – that the gesture developed as a symbol of good faith ...

During excavations in Carlisle, England, archaeologists discovered an inch-long bronze phallus that was likely worn as a good ...

The handshake is one of the most ancient and familiar gestures. It has carried many meanings – signalling trust and alliance, ...

The largest haul of Roman silver coins ever found in Devon has been officially declared treasure after being uncovered in an ...

From Septimius Severus's brutal campaigns beyond Hadrian's Wall to the rise of Magnus Maximus and the arrival of Germanic ...

Discover how the Roman army threaded roads, forts and bath houses through what is now the Lake District and its fringes.

From the busy streets of London and Paris, the quiet charm of Rome and Amsterdam and the historical significance of Berlin. Each capital has its own unique character, and I’ve loved all five of my ...

Throughout history, monarchs have ruled vast empires, leaving legacies that span centuries. However, there have been those ...

Most people can name the usual suspects when it comes to history's greats. But the stories that actually shifted the course of civilizations? A lot of those belong to people whose names never made it ...

The latest in the Trumpite series of proposed oversized buildings is a so-called triumphal arch, though exactly what triumph so needs an arch is unclear, Adam Gopnik writes.