Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

Ancient Archives is a specialty shop that sells real fossils, minerals, and artifacts, each one with its own true story.

Beyond the entrance of Rome’s newest metro station under the Colosseum, there are display cases filled with hundreds of ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

The newly excavated 4,500-year-old valley temple from ancient Egypt holds a "public calendar" and a roof for astronomical ...

In a Caribbean cave, researchers discovered hundreds of fossils with bee nests within them. It is the first time this behavior has been recorded, a new study finds.

More than 40 per cent of students who sat a botched ancient history exam have ended up getting an A in the subject, The ...

Ever wondered why Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year? Well, discover the festival’s history, traditions, and ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Cats were domesticated in North Africa, but spread to Europe only about 2,000 years ago. Earlier reports of “house” cats were ...

A cube-shaped skull from 1,400 years ago is opening a mystery that may reshape our understanding of the ancient world.

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...