The genetic link between bones discovered thousands of miles away from each other suggests a prehistoric migration route.

Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early ...

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