was stripped of its gold which was then struck into coins. This was the only known example when King George III gave it to ...

One of the most popular tales among the fables of Aesop centers on a race between the tortoise and the hare, and this story ...

The nation of Greece is one of the most archaeologically rich countries in the world. For evidence, look no further than the ...

Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed a heroon filled with gold jewelry, offering a glimpse into the lives of the ancient ...

Made from limestone and measuring about 55 feet in length, it is believed to be the tomb of an ancient hero, according to a ...

Recent excavations in a little know ancient Greek town west of Aigio in the Peloponnese have uncovered a wealth of gold ...

A gold coin from the first century B.C.E. featuring Brutus, the close ally and assassin of Julius Caesar, is anticipated to ...

An exhibition in Brooklyn examines gold's ubiquitous appeal across thousands of years through art, artifacts, paintings, ...

A number of Byzantine coins discovered in China and Japan indicate that there was a trade link between the Byzantine Empire ...