Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the ...

Discover the truth! We debunk 25 common myths about ancient civilizations, from pyramid builders to Cleopatra's heritage.

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

Old oracle bones are telling a new story. By combining these 3,000-year-old inscriptions with modern climate models, ...

INDIANA, USA — What a sight it must have been in ancient times to see a total solar or lunar eclipse. Over the centuries, astronomers were able to predict days of when eclipses would happen, and now ...

For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

Archeologists beam lasers from the sky to unearth ancient settlements hiding in plain sight. Lidar uses laser pulses to penetrate dense vegetation, revealing human-built structures underneath. The ...

Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations had many different ingenious inventions. Chocolate was a big aphrodisiac for Mesoamerican civilizations and used for energy. The first earthquake detector is ...

Coupled with the design of the built environment, the natural topography of a city can further accentuate temperature differences from one neighborhood to another. Civilizations have recognized the ...