These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, researchers have uncovered an ancient structure that rivals the size of some modern cities. Utilizing advanced technologies like LIDAR, scientists have revealed vast, ...

Researchers have discovered two dozen ancient constructions hidden beneath the canopy in the Amazon rainforest basin. The constructions are earthworks built in the pre-Columbian era—meaning prior to ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Many ancient civilizations erected buildings and structures that still stand today. Scientists are examining the materials to determine what ingredients ancient builders used. Everything from rice to ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Archaeologists have a discovered an ancient structure in the jungles of Mexico that may have been linked to the cult of a prominent Maya serpent deity. A team of researchers with the Mexican National ...

Discover the oldest man-made structures across the world that are still open for business today. Whether they're sites of worship, popular tourist attractions, or luxury apartments, there are plenty ...