There are more than 50 theories for the function of this 12-sided, pentagonal-faced bronze object — but archaeologists have ...

Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. Archaeologists excavating a ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient ...

The ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides is considered by many to be the father of pharmacology for authoring De ...

Ancient Rome, Culture, Middle Ages When the Codex Overtook the Scroll as the Format for Books by Guillermo Carvajal June 16, 2023 Modern books in codex format / photo pixabay.com ...

Bones found at the site of an ancient fish-processing plant were used to genetically identify the species that went into a ...

The film "Bookkeeping: Occupations and Opportunities" explores the historical development of recordkeeping from ancient civilizations to modern times. It highlights the evolution of bookkeeping ...

The Grolier Codex, the oldest known book created in the Americas, is a genuine record of astronomy and calendar-keeping in late Maya civilization.

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.