History’s first city, at least according to the ancient text known as the Sumerian King List found on a clay tablet, was also ...

A cache of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools uncovered in Tanzania suggest ancient human ancestors were capable of critical ...

"One of the most striking features of the puppets is their dramatic facial expressions," said archaeologist Jan Szymański.

The depiction of a Dionysiac mystery cult now serves as an “exceptional historical document,” allowing us a glimpse into one ...

Ancient humans trekked across mountain glaciers for hunting or trade. The objects they left behind were frozen in the ice for ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.

Iron Age Iberians nailed skulls to walls in public. But were the remains those of revered friends—or reviled foes?

The ministry of antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his ...

Researchers have found a treasure trove of structures from an ancient civilization — by using a modern technology.

The first royal tomb discovered in over a century is shedding new light on the pharaoh who ruled before Hatshepsut.

Excavation in Cumbria has revealed Britain’s largest Viking building, offering a glimpse into 10th-century Norse settlements.

Archaeologists excavating the site of a former palace discovered a surprising bathroom fixture, the Korean Heritage Service ...