An ancient fragment of bone discovered in the Crimean cave of Starosele is changing what we think about how and where Neanderthals migrated. The fragment, now known as Star 1, turned out to be ...

The finding may allow archaeologists to determine whether a woman was pregnant or had recently given birth at the time of her ...

The 1-inch pottery fragment, which is part of a seal that was used to authenticate official documents, was reportedly found ...

When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza ...

It won’t catch any fish, but the discovery of as many as 20,000 silver coins and pieces of jewelry dates back to the early ...

The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.

Long before there were maps or names for continents, a handful of people stood at the edge of the world. Picture them on a ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient wine production center near a castle in Turkey — and it’s believed to date back ...

A new 3-D model of a portable sundial found near Pompeii is helping researchers understand how to operate the "pork clock." ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...