Around the world, on separate continents with no contact with each other, multiple groups of ancient humans invented farming ...

A jaw-dropping discovery in the rainforests of Côte d’Ivoire has confirmed that early humans lived there 150,000 years ago.

After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an ...

Our love for mystery stems from brain chemistry, evolution, and curiosity. Engaging with mystery enhances critical thinking and adds intrigue to everyday life.

Mount Wutai, located in Wutai county, is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. Since the 1st century, many monasteries have been built against the backdrop of the grand natural landscape, ...

The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II is the first royal crypt discovered in recent years, and scientists have new powerful tools ...

A silver armband discovered in a surprisingly large hoard buried in Scotland reveal more about ancient this ancient era.

Thanks to new research techniques published today, scientists say that "our understanding of why Mars is red has been ...

“These were mystery cults, so what they did remains a mystery, even in the ancient written sources,” Sophie Hay, an archaeologist at Pompeii, tells the London Times’ Philip Willa ...

exemplifies the extensive interactions among ancient ethnic groups and reflects the profoundness and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.

They found that when birds evolve ... Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies Smell 'Woody,' 'Spicy' and 'Sweet' Feb. 14, 2025 — Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet ...