It’s not as ancient as you think Most people believe the race was inspired by an ancient Greek courier, who ran 26 miles to declare victory against the Persians. They’re wrong.

The decoding of ancient Roman scrolls is speeding up More data, and a more powerful particle accelerator, should pay dividends ...

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.

Theia, an ancient planet, collided with Earth to form the moon, scientists believe. A new study suggests Theia could have also formed mysterious blobs called large low-velocity provinces, or LLVPs.

Learn about life in Ancient Greece, from The Olympic Games to pottery and drama; trek through sacred temples, train with the Spartans. Suitable for KS2 children.

Archaeologists recently uncovered New Kingdom tombs in Luxor, Egypt, revealing insights into Ancient Egyptian history and the roles of high-ranking officials.

An ancient skull dating back 300,000 years is unlike any other premodern human fossil ever found, potentially pointing to a new branch in the human family tree, according to new research.

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

Defined by the men in their lives, women in ancient Rome were valued mainly as wives and mothers. Although some were allowed more freedom than others, there was always a limit, even for the ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and monuments that point to its significance as an important ceremonial site ...

It provides a rare glimpse into the culinary traditions of the Suryoye, also known as Assyrians or Arameans, a people whose heritage stretches back to ancient Mesopotamia. Despite being dispersed ...