Archaeologists have long thought that monumental architecture—large, human-built structures that emphasize visibility—were products of societies with power structures, including social hierarchy, ...

Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the University of Oxford, and the University of Innsbruck have ...

Modern architects are often left scratching their heads trying to figure out how some ancient structures were built, and not just the famous pyramids. This video explores the TOP 5 most enigmatic ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete structures of the past weren’t built to withstand the fury of an earthquake but a groundbreaking solution from engineers at Purdue University could change that. A ...

Macroscale ceramic origami structures with hyper-elastic coating. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2025; 8 (2) DOI: 10.1007/s42114-025-01284-3 ...

Ochsendorf opted for 1 1/2-inch-thick bricks. The structure is a full-scale prototype of a timbrel vault now on view at the Cooper-Hew­itt, National Design Museum in New York City.

2,500-year-old temple reveals ancient lost school ‘House of Life’ in Egypt Scientific analysis has now confirmed that the site was inhabited before Ramses II built his temple there.

Archeologists discovered a Neolithic Timber Circle in Denmark dating back to the Bronze Age. Experts describe it as a "large cult facility" resembling the likes of Stonehenge in the U.K.

What if the ancient structures in Europe, for instance the megalithic tombs, the dolmens and henge monuments are reconstructions of older monuments? Au revoir, Justin Trudeau Stranded Nasa ...

The structure – dating back between 1411 and 1465 – helped ancient Hawaiians track seasonal changes crucial for agriculture and fishing—unexpectedly found for its desalination potential.

Why Ancient Roman Concrete Stands The Test Of Time, The Secret Revealed An innovative manufacturing technique used by Romans has been found to be the key to their concrete lasting for over 2,000 ...

According to civil engineer Niki Timotheou, studies of its architectural and structural form have shown that the Ancients had already discovered what we today call “seismic insulation.” The temple, ...