Fragments of decorated ostrich eggshells. (Texier et al., J. Archaeol. Sci., 2013) Ancient humans were surprisingly creative, ...

At first glance, they look like strange little carved stones. But in the ancient world, cylinder seals were far more than ...

The Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold exhibition at Battersea Power Station will display more than 180 treasures from ancient ...

Chelidonisma links ancient and modern Greek tradition, celebrating spring's arrival through the sacred song of the swallow.

This video explores the seven wonders of the ancient world through the scale, mystery, and ambition that made them legendary.

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, but some breeds trace their origins back far earlier than most people ...

Before Pompeii was engulfed in volcanic ash, its walls may have been battered by an ancient "machine gun" while the city was under siege. A study has uncovered compelling evidence that Roman forces ...

Artemis II’s rocket has completed its move to Launch Pad 39B, and the planned April 1 liftoff is still on schedule.

New research shows many ancient societies shared power and limited rulers, revealing that democracy existed far beyond Greece ...

Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year’s winners of prizes handed out by the J.

Each hour would have 100 minutes décimales in turn made up of 100 secondes décimales. The time system was part of a wider revolutionary calendar which aimed to rationalise (and de-Christianise) the ...