Ancient art14 Sept 2026The tomb raiders who plundered million-dollar potsIt was one of the finest pieces of art ever bought by the Met. But it had come from an Italian grave robber. In 1975, the BBC investigated the global trade in stolen antiquities.14 Sept 20261 Aug 2024The ancient roots of the 'childless cat lady'With debates over the expression "childless cat ladies" dominating the 2024 US election, the BBC explores the historic links between women and their feline friends.1 Aug 202411 Jun 2024What ancient women really thought about sexA new book tells the history of the ancient world through women and what they had to say about their own sexuality – flying in the face of misogynist male stereotypes.11 Jun 202426 Oct 2022The world's first named authorA little-known Mesopotamian poet and priestess, Enheduanna, is the subject of a new exhibition in New York. Diane Cole explores the political power she wielded.26 Oct 20221 Sept 2022Ancient Islamic roots of modernityThere was a particular moment in history when no artistic field was immune to the influence of Islamic design, writes Cath Pound.1 Sept 202212 Jan 2021The ancient roots of Wonder WomanThe contemporary superheroine has a backstory inspired by Greek mythology, which in turn was inspired by real-life ancient warrior women, writes Kimiya Shokoohi.12 Jan 202110 Oct 2019The riddle challenging China’s historyA spectacular jade carving may hold the clue to an early society that predates what many historians believed to be China’s oldest, writes Alastair Sooke.10 Oct 20195 Dec 2016The ancient place where history beganThe idea of Mesopotamia has intoxicated the West for centuries. Alastair Sooke takes a look at a civilisation where much of modern culture took form.5 Dec 201622 Nov 2016The myths that inspired Harry PotterNicolas Flamel was a real person, and many of Rowling’s fantastic beasts she borrowed from elsewhere – including from the ancient world, writes Natalie Haynes.22 Nov 2016...
