Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

Images of a striking, pyramid-like peak in Antarctica have captivated the internet. But behind the dramatic photographs lies ...

By Will Dunham Dec 9 (Reuters) - Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen ...

Many of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites are overshadowed by their more famous neighbors, leaving countless ...

Clues from a digital reconstruction of a lavish ancient home are changing how researchers understand Pompeii’s elite.

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

A 2,100-year-old Hasmonean Wall found in Jerusalem’s Old City offers rare evidence of ancient defenses dismantled during a ...

Some of the carved masks indicated that the nearby Roman theater hosted much more than just staged dramas.

Indian astronomers have discovered 'Alaknanda,' a remarkably well-formed spiral galaxy, just 1.5 billion years after the Big ...

Many of the world’s most beautiful beach towns started as ancient ports, bustling with trade, sailors, and cultural exchange.

Experts now hope to share the story of the site with as many people as possible.