It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do ...

K’awiil is the name of a Mayan deity associated with divine lightning and royalty. Associating the god with Ix Ch’ak Ch’een ...

In 1976, during the excavation of a subway extension in Toronto, a city worker discovered unusual looking antlers with "thick, horizontal beams." ...

Keros: A sacred island with enigmatic rituals, an unusual funeral, a carnelian bead from the Indus Valley, weapons production ...

The mystery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues remains strong since the day they were recovered off the coast of ...

A New Orleans couple unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman marble tablet in their garden, leading the FBI and history experts to ...

Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of ...

From desert carvings to underwater ruins, these ancient structures are so advanced that experts still can’t agree on what ...

Scientists have found that ancient horsetail plants change water chemistry in surprising ways, offering new clues about Earth ...

The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the ...

Ancient Greek afterlife beliefs reveal a shift from fear of death to hope through secret rituals, divine guidance, and ...