Signatures meant more in Mesopotamia than they do now: What cylinder seals say about ancient and modern life

When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...
The Cool Down

Farmers make stunning discovery after adding new tech to traditional methods: 'It works even better now'

In Ethiopia's Western Highlands, the Agaw people are using solar technology to sustainably cultivate their ancestral farmland ...
Ancient Origins

Water Tunnels Reveal Medieval Sugar Industry Secrets

One of the Mamluk-era tunnels carved into tufa rock at Nahal 'Amal, revealing the sophisticated hydraulic engineering that powered medieval sugar production. (Azriel Yechezkel / A. Frumkin et al., ...
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How Roman Engineers Built an Empire That Never Fell

They conquered half the world — but their greatest victories were made of stone, steel, and science. In this journey through ...
Climate Compass on MSN

7 Rivers That Changed the Course of History

Rivers have always been more than just flowing water. They're lifelines, highways, and silent witnesses to humanity's ...
Times Union

Vietnam flood death toll rises to 37 as a new typhoon threatens to worsen devastation

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Rescuers and aid workers in central Vietnam raced to reach isolated area that were battered by floods ...