Greece's new National Geological Museum has opened its doors to the public, showcasing the country's rich mineral wealth.

Few things in history combine human creativity, economy, and culture like ancient coins. Now, toss in a healthy dose of ...

Founded by Alexander the Great's father King Philip II in 356 B.C.E., the historic city of Philippi has become one of the ...

The gold and silver mines of ancient Greece produced the metals needed to forge empires and lay the foundations of Western ...

A trove of around 15,000 rare gold and silver coins hidden from Nazis and worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 million ...

The idea of finding hidden treasure in a junk drawer, attic or basement has long lured people to auction houses and ...

Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling ...

Coins are more than just economic tools, they are relics that tell the story of civilizations. Among many civilizations, ...

In addition to filling its new store with art pieces, the jewelry house has pledged 900,000 euros to support the city’s Museo ...

In southern Greece, a monumental ancient tomb was discovered to have been used as a burial site for centuries before […] ...

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even ...

The Bank of Hindostan, General Bank of Bengal and Bengal Bank became the first banks in India to issue paper currency in the 18th Century. During this time, paper money was first issued in British Ind ...