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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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,” ...

History has long celebrated its ancient world pioneers, yet many great deeds of overlooked figures have faded with their names.

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 ...