The Maya civilization possessed the remarkable ability to forecast solar eclipses with stunning accuracy for over 700 years, using nothing more than careful observation and mathematical genius. A ...

More than a thousand years ago, astronomers from the Maya civilization developed one of the most sophisticated time-keeping ...

Peering into the past, we find that our ancestors held a surprisingly advanced understanding of the stars and constellations. Their knowledge, as revealed in ancient texts, often rivals our modern ...

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to hear from Kelsey Johnson, professor of astronomy and director of the Echols Scholars Program at the University of Virginia, at ...

Archaeologists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery: a stone carving that appears to be an ancient map of the stars. This finding, which dates back thousands of years, provides invaluable ...

A new analysis of the 6,000-year-old stone circle known as Rujm el-Hiri (also Gilgal Refaim) in Golan Heights suggests that it was not built to observe the heavens. When you purchase through links on ...

Researchers decode the Dresden Codex eclipse table, revealing how Mayan daykeepers predicted solar eclipses before modern ...

Since the dawn of civilization, our fascination with the universe has driven constant exploration. From viewing the skies as religious symbols, to astronomer Galileo Galilei’s groundbreaking ...

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

Photo feature by Abdulaziz Faisal QENA, Southern Egypt, Oct 30 (KUNA) -- Dendera Temple in Qena Governorate, located on the western bank of the Nile River, stands as one of Egypt's most remarkable ...