The finding may allow archaeologists to determine whether a woman was pregnant or had recently given birth at the time of her ...

The 1-inch pottery fragment, which is part of a seal that was used to authenticate official documents, was reportedly found ...

When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza ...

The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.

It won’t catch any fish, but the discovery of as many as 20,000 silver coins and pieces of jewelry dates back to the early ...

In Croatia, archaeologists have discovered a mass grave dating back to the third century CE that indicates another key to ...

A team of archaeologists searching for Cleopatra’s tomb uncovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, and they believe it may be linked to the iconic queen.

Archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient wine production center near a castle in Turkey — and it’s believed to date back ...

A new 3-D model of a portable sundial found near Pompeii is helping researchers understand how to operate the "pork clock." ...

New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...