In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by ...

Maya civilization has once again amazed researchers with a groundbreaking archaeological revelation that challenges our understanding of ancient Mesoamerican society. Hidden beneath the dense jungle ...

Researchers have discovered two dozen ancient constructions hidden beneath the canopy in the Amazon rainforest basin. The constructions are earthworks built in the pre-Columbian era—meaning prior to ...

When we think about anatomy today, various images come to mind. Perhaps you’re taken back to high school, when dissecting pig organs or a frog was your earliest window into the body’s interior. Or ...

Researchers have unveiled long "hidden" and finely detailed tattoo designs on the skin of ancient mummies from Peru, a study reports. Tattoos were a prevalent art form in pre-Hispanic South America, ...

Spanish officials recently unveiled a trove of priceless Ancient Roman coins, marking the first time the massive collection has been put on public display. The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid ...

Astrophysicists shed light on the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut. The paper draws on ancient Egyptian texts and simulations to argue that the Milky Way might have ...

The National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico organizes monthly tours to share the country's rich cultural ...

What is the hidden mystery? How can solving a number of riddles and brain teasers take you on a deeper and further quest, to uncover a great hidden truth? What is the secret 'code' that connects Plato ...

Ancient bones, artifacts and texts offer numerous insights into the past, as does the chewing gum that Neolithic people ...