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 ...

A child buried in the world's oldest human cemetery had both modern human (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthal characteristics, ...

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 ...

Marc Chavez is founder and director of Native Like Water, an organization he started in 2000 with educational and cultural ...

SAMJUNG, Nepal (AP) — The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, th… ...

Explore the factors that caused civil war within ancient Greece and the technologies, tools and military strategies that resulted from ongoing conflict.