What it is: A clay tablet inscribed with the oldest known map of the ancient world Where it is from: Abu Habba (Sippar), an ...

Vases found in Guatemala offer rare physical proof of tobacco use among ancient Maya, but with a twist: This time, they didn’t inhale.

The Earth: a ringed planet, much like Saturn, surrounded by a hula hoop of asteroids. The summit of Mount Everest: a tropical ...

The ancient Greeks were well versed in the spectrum of gender and queerness, often taking up the theme of sexuality with ...

Ancient Roman concrete, first used in 3rd century BCE harbors for its water resistance, was vital to the Colosseum's ...

One of the "last" Neanderthal individuals has been found in a cave in France, revealing a previously unknown lineage.

A recent find has revealed new details about Celtic presence in Poland. The ancient find was a bronze helmet that is likely ...

India has a collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that reflect its rich history and diversity. From majestic frts to ...

Turkish Airlines (THY) is promising to introduce a unique culinary experience for its passengers – bread made from wheat ...

Burgers are an older food than you might realize, dating back to Ancient Rome. Here's how they were prepared thousands of ...

Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia, where researchers have reconstructed the genomes of thousands of people. However, fewer than two ...

It's been one year since Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitation ...