Archaeologists don’t always find bones or artifacts. Sometimes, they found something unglamorous that offers a unique type of ...

When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza ...

In Croatia, archaeologists have discovered a mass grave dating back to the third century CE that indicates another key to ...

According to a new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, the species Epiatheracerium itjilik - also dubbed the ...

New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early ...

On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse sent the world’s first telegraph message, tapping out the biblical phrase “What hath God ...

Some of the recent advances in the quest to catch a whiff of history are featured in the new book Scents of Arabia: ...

A new 3-D model of a portable sundial found near Pompeii is helping researchers understand how to operate the "pork clock." ...

Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei. They have been surprised by a mix of human-like and gorilla-like traits in th ...

Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...

Sorghum may not be on your radar, but it’s been a dietary staple for centuries across Asia and Africa. New research shows ...