Over 70 historians and scholars who study the ancient world from around the nation gathered at the University of Iowa April ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

The temple included a network of water infrastructure, revealing the importance of the ancient city and the Nile.

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago.

The texts span a vast expanse of time. The oldest shards date back to the third century B.C.E., featuring tax receipts penned ...

You probably have a member of your family that you're not related to by blood—a step-parent, an adopted cousin, your mom's ...

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, ...

Monumental ship burials in Scandinavia may have started around a century earlier than previously thought, according to a ...

From ancient Greece to the Mayan civilization, each birth date has unique soulful connections to the ancient world.