One of the best things about the Neskowin Ghost Forest is that it hasn’t been discovered by the masses yet. Unlike some of Oregon’s more famous coastal attractions that require arriving at dawn to ...

Connected by the many uses of “march,” this list of literature blends the ancient world with modern writers, stories of ...

It was the summer of 2020, and researcher Walter Crist was wandering around the exhibits inside a Dutch museum dedicated to the presence of the ancient Roman empire in the Netherlands. As a scientist ...

The Summit County Historical Society is hosting a Feb. 10 book launch for authors Bill Fountain and Sandra Mather for a book in their “Historical Landscapes” series called “Ghost Towns and Townsites: ...

In the grand cities of ancient Rome, aqueducts delivered life-giving water to fountains, baths, and homes. The concrete Romans invented allowed them to build these vast networks. But those systems ...

Nebraska ghost towns' stories often are unheard — and remind us about the struggles of taming the wilderness that became the Good Life. Every village, town and city in Nebraska had the same humble ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At the height of its power, the Roman Empire extended as far away ...

From Cairo to Libreville and Dakar, new towns are proliferating, driven by massive investments and futuristic promises. While they inspire dreams for many residents, they remain difficult to bring to ...

During the Renaissance a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman art, philosophy, and history set many scholars on the search for ancient artifacts. So too in Switzerland, a country that—though ...

A version of this essay first appeared in The Swell, Salon's culture newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this, for more culture that's made to last. Two years ago, a viral trend tore ...

Dura Europos was a forgotten Roman outpost in the Syrian desert. But when archaeologists dug it up, they found the most perfectly preserved military base of the entire Empire. This is the story of how ...

Along with its many other innovations, the Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with never-before-seen features, such as large-scale arches and dome roofs. And many of these structures still stand ...