An ancient book on astronomy from the 1500s sold for more than £10,000 ($12,200), as a "private international buyer" triumphed over intense competition at a U.K. auction. The Castle of Knowledge by ...

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that it was not built to observe the heavens. When you purchase through links on ...

An astrophysicist has shed new light on how the ancient Egyptians viewed our galaxy thousands of years ago. In an "exciting" study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage Or ...

Was Stonehenge an ancient solar calendar, as a 2022 study claimed? Not at all, says a new study by two scientists who specialize in ancient astronomy. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting spring’s arrival every February 2 since 1887 — but the origins of Groundhog Day date back long before that. February 2 is actually a “cross-quarter ...

BOISE, Idaho — Heads up astronomy lovers! There's a free event you will be able to check out Friday night. Boise State University is hosting their 'First Friday Astronomy' event at 7:30 p.m. with Dr.

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) division under the Union education ministry has announced two student competitions –– one to create miniature, working models of ancient astronomical instruments to ...

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — A fascinating and immersive experience on the Big Island will send visitors on a thrilling journey to the Earth’s prehistoric past. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to ...