A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts ...

The majority of the beads were found in a large cavern, worn by mostly female skeletons estimated to be between the ages 18 ...

A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and ...

New research suggests that the first Indo-European speakers lived in southern Russia 6,500 years ago, challenging ...

With serpentine necks, flippers and a mouth full of needle-sharp teeth, plesiosaurs have captured imaginations since ...

Take a walk back in time on a visit to Fife, home to towering cathedrals, ancient abbeys and the world’s oldest golf course.

An example of a magical text from the 5th century CE. What can it tell us about the beliefs and practices of ancient ...

The ruins of the ancient Greek port city of Adramytteion on Turkey's eastern coast emerged from the sea after sea levels ...

Evidence suggests ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, may have had early optical knowledge and devices like ...

"Walk Through Time" at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is now complete with the addition of the Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life. The permanent exhibition opens on ...

Scientists analyzed ancient ceramics from Patos Lagoon, Brazil, revealing early evidence of alcohol production.

Archaeological evidence shows the Magdalenian people from 18,000 years ago likely were engaged in cannibalism. As part of the ...