Vintage trends in home decor are nothing new. From the evergreen aesthetic of midcentury modern to Victorian-era twists that pop up in everything from cottagecore to grandmillennialism, it’s obvious ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier’s meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. Design remains a largely ...

The following post summarizes the author’s Chapter 2 of Let It Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy. Never in the history of the world has there been such a high-ranking member of society to ...

There were many similarities between ancient Greece and Egypt. The two civilizations were in close contact during the ...

A new exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, opening this week, explores the elemental connection between past and present Greek design. “Vanity, Stories of Jewellery in the Cyclades,” ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover lifestyle, art, and interior design. We owe a great deal to ancient Greece—the concept of democracy, the basis of geometry ...

A previous version of this article incorrectly said that architect Bernard Tschumi, who designed the Acropolis Museum in Athens, is Italian. He is of French and Swiss descent. This version has been ...

Archaeologists have unearthed evidence that ancient Greeks may have helped design the famous Terracotta Army, which could shed new light on China’s early contact with the west. The 8,000 warriors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. The Romans gave us the cheap seats. The Greeks? They offered up ...