The historical and archeological record upends the widespread belief that long-term incarceration belongs to the modern state ...

Making fire on demand was a milestone in the lives of our early ancestors. But the question of when that skill first arose ...

Some common foods that we have in our pantries can be traced back to ancient times. Take a look at the deep history of our ...

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. It will host the Olympic closing ...

The urbanization of ancient Athens, starting as a region of scattered villages and growing into an influential city, is fascinating.

Archaeologists finished excavating the most complete part ever discovered of the foundations of the walls, which surrounded ...

There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored ...

Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering ...

A hidden marvel beneath the earth's surface has emerged near Stonehenge, revealing a story of ancient ingenuity that has left ...

At the Architecture and Design Exchange in the Republic Center downtown, “Time: Sojourns in Stone and Light” surveys 50 years ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

Today, the Arabian Gulf is home to manatee-like marine mammals called dugongs that shape the seafloor as they graze on ...