A new study using archaeology and ancient texts dates the origins of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian kingdom to the early ...

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What did the “perfect” female body look like in ancient Greece, the Victorian era, or the 1980s — and why did it matter? In this video, we trace how beauty standards shifted with social norms and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. National Museum of American History ...

Despite the fact that Mount Vesuvius triggered one of the most infamous ancient tragedies, not everyone agrees on exactly when it took place. Reading time 2 minutes Many scholars agree that Mount ...