Mesopotamians, the ancient inhabitants of the land between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, are credited for many firsts in ...

Archaeologists uncover a monumental 5,000-year-old building in Mesopotamia’s Kani Shaie, revealing Uruk’s cultural reach.

Buried beneath the waters of Quintana Roo, Mexico lies a discovery that breaks the historical timeline wide open — a 12,500-year-old ochre mine carved into limestone by organized hands. These weren’t ...

Rivers have always been more than just flowing water. They're lifelines, highways, and silent witnesses to humanity's ...

Ancient Greek kings used war elephants from Alexander to the Seleucids, shaping battles and empire-building across the Hellenistic world.

Research has identified the composite bow as the most lethal weapon of the Bronze Age, challenging long-held beliefs about its origins and transforming our understanding of ancient warfare. A new ...

Imagine stumbling upon a piece of genuine history while doing something totally mundane, like cleaning out your garage or ...

The ghost stories of the ancient world reveal much about humanity’s early attempts to understand death and the afterlife. Whether it was a story to serve a moral lesson, a religious reminder, or ...

But to Humphries’ point, unless you live in a gated community, Halloween’s booty is available to all — there’s nothing to ...