Ancient DNA preserved in seabed sediments suggests Doggerland hosted temperate forests far earlier than expected.

Myson of Chenae, named a sage by Plato instead of Periander, stood for ethical wisdom over political power in Greek philosophical thought.

Though it's been a while since ancient Romans walked among us, as it turns out, the way they ate is pretty similar to some foods we still enjoy today.

Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with "recipes." ...

Amateur archaeologists Matt and Melissa Dunphy are excavating outhouses, dating back to the 1700s, to uncover Philadelphia’s history.

In 1872, British Museum curator George Smith made a discovery that would shake Victorian England's understanding of biblical history. Working late into the London evening, surrounded by fragments of ...

A study of Inca skeletons reveals how ancient communities cared for those affected by disabilities and chronic illnesses in the Inca period.

Seabird poop played a key role in Chincha Kingdom agriculture, fueling economic growth and political influence in ancient Peru.

A new handmade traditional Indian furniture store opened last week in Lansdowne. Divine Décor, through a workshop in India, combines traditional antiques with new elements to adapt old artwork into ...

Director Gianfranco Rosi builds an intimate city portrait of Naples, filled with people leading bustling modern lives in the ...

Top image: A photo of one of the child burials at the Samnite necropolis in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy. The skeleton is in a pit grave, with a large bronze belt placed over its waist. Source: ...

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered traces of human excrement in a 1,900-year-old glass ​vial used to hold perfumes or elixirs, which ‌they believe is the first physical evidence that the Romans ...