Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient remains of an Egyptian army barracks and the artifacts left there, including a still-shiny bronze sword engraved with the name of King Ramses II in ...

By Franz Lidz It was good to be the king in ancient Babylonia, unless, of course, an eclipse occurred during his reign. Such an event foretold revolt, rebellion, defeat in war, loss of territory ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a "unique" and "mysterious" ancient burial ground in what is now Norway. The site, located in Fredrikstad municipality in the country's southeast, features around 40 ...

An "extremely rare and unusual" ancient stone artifact—thought to be around 2,700 years old—has been discovered in Jerusalem. The artifact in question, a seal made of black stone, was ...

Most Chinese hospitals have a ward devoted to ancient cures. Citing traditional medicine’s potential to lower costs and yield innovative treatments, not to mention raise China’s prestige ...

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices. When you ...

Archaeologists now have a better understanding of why ritual tooth removal was practiced in ancient Taiwan and other parts of Asia — and it wasn't because people had bad teeth. While tooth ...

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Ancient Sea Cow Attacked by a Crocodile and Sharks Sheds New Light on Prehistoric Food Chains Aug. 29, 2024 — A new study showing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one ...

July 10, 2024 — Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations ...

There is possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. There is also possibility of heavy rain at one or two ...

The revised Cambridge Ancient History is a brilliant achievement for undergraduate, scholar and informed layman alike; up-to-date, authoritative, readable but never complacent. In an age of ...