Archaeologists have excavated three c. 3,000–2,400-year-old ritual structures in Shandong Province, China, indicating that the origins of a shared Chinese cultural identity lie in ceremonial ...

The worn-out pages of human history are replete with fascinating insights into the medical practices and treatments of ancient civilizations. From the rudimentary healing methods of prehistoric ...

The well-preserved remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge were recently discovered in Switzerland, officials said. Photo from Beth MacDonald, UnSplash The ruins of a Roman bridge were recently ...

Archaeologists uncover objects buried in time—but some don’t belong there. When ancient ruins reveal modern designs, the questions only multiply Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of ...

These coastal civilizations have long since disappeared under the waves. But new technology is revolutionizing underwater archaeology and surfacing the remains like never before. Resting on the ...

Ancient Impossible, the new H2 series, picks up where HISTORY’s long running Ancient Discoveries left off. In this next generation of storytelling, Ancient Impossible reveals how many of today’s ...

A new era is born.

HANOVER, N.H. — Deep in the frozen forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered one of the most surprising discoveries in American history: a sophisticated farming operation ...