Archaeology

Sixty-six million years ago, a 10-kilometer asteroid hit Earth, triggering the extinction of the dinosaurs. New evidence suggests …

New insights into the area where the caliph’s palace of Khirbat al-Minya was built on the shores of …

It was the money that grew on trees. Said to be a gift from the gods, cacao for …

Tiny glass beads discovered in mountain caves about 25 miles from the shores of Lake Malawi in eastern-central …

Pompeii’s historical ancient city has attracted countless tourists over the years. Visiting the Italian site is the experience …

A group of international researchers has uncovered evidence of a super rare genetic condition that gives men an …

The Ajanta Caves are a stunning treasure of art and religion located 200 miles from the busy streets …

Research examining traces of parasites in the remains of medieval Cambridge residents suggests that local monks were almost …

Birds are pretty fascinating creatures, and they come in such wide varieties. From a small species like a …

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the 20-sided icosahedron dice used in ancient Rome. But don’t …