The first mention of a pirate by name may be in a Greek book from 2,500 years ago. But sea-raiding has been around since the ...

Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth's first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep ...

Hike Through Ancient Roman and Biblical History in Turkey’s Rugged Mountains In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a ...

In 1931, the Skhūl I fossil was uncovered at Mugharat es-Skhūl (the Cave of the Children), also known as Skhūl Cave, Israel.

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

Explore the mystique of the 7 Wonders of The Ancient World, from the towering Pyramids to the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Ancient cities and cultures are a subject of fascination all over the world. Peru was home to a number of cultures in the ancient and medieval periods including the Inca Empire. Peru sees between 3 ...

The video features students using creative drawings to explain the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic eras.

While chess was created to teach military strategy, the original form of Snakes and Ladders, also known as Moksha Patam in ancient India, was meant to teach morals. Holding up an ancient game board, ...