Studying ancient history means encountering some unsettling traditions. For me, that included learning about “sunjang,” a ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

The myth of giants has been an enduring element of human culture, cropping up in ancient texts and folklore across the world. From the towering Nephilim of the Bible to the Titans of Greek mythology, ...

Mohenjo-daro, one of the most prominent and sophisticated urban centers of the ancient world, has been revealed to be significantly older than previously believed. Recent archaeological excavations ...

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In sites stretching from Beijing, China, to Altamira, Spain, archaeologists have turned up remains of red clay dating back to ancient times, indicating how the color’s use—and significance—has endured ...

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta has made a remarkable discovery: ...

When Napoleon Bonaparte embarked upon a military expedition to Egypt in 1798, he took with him a team of scholars, scientists and artists. Together, they produced the monumental Description de ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Katie Petrole knows her ancient history. But seven years ago the museum professional knew nothing about the world’s only exact replica of the Parthenon that’s holding court ...