The Phrygian cap may be over 3,000 years old, and has ties to figures throughout history, from mythical King Midas to Paul ...

Certain ancient coins bore a rooster ... During the First World War, surging patriotic sentiment made the Gallic rooster the symbol of France’s resistance and bravery in the face of the Prussian eagle ...

Researchers in northwestern France have been examining a Bronze Age ... slab of stone may help lead them to the discovery of ...

Read about the long history of the Olympic Games and how modern Olympic Games differ from the ancient Olympics. Find out who ...

Discover how the Greek Discobolus sculpture—also known as the "Discus Thrower"—has captivated audiences for more than two ...

Ancient masters ... an enduring symbol of Roman civilization and innovation. Built in 19 B.C., the Pont du Gard aqueduct piped water to the city of Nîmes in southern France.

The Olympic symbol, five interlaced rings of equal dimensions, on a white background, is one of the most iconic logos in ...

The gallic rooster's journey to becoming a national symbol began in Ancient Roman times, when what became France was controlled by the Roman Empire. The Romans realised that the Latin word ...

The Olympic Games are the world's most prestigious international athletic competitions. Here's what to know about the iconic ...

A queue of glamorous visitors stood outside Shanghai Museum twitching impatiently, tails flicking and whiskers quivering as ...

Cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess ... flame that we are lighting today is the symbol of this hope." The flame will be ...

The 2024 Olympics are set to begin on July 26 and will continue through August 11 in Paris, France. Athletes from 206 countries in total will compete. With roots in Ancient Greece, the modern ...