NHK has learned that a Japan-based group that investigated ancient burial mounds in Bahrain found what could be one of the oldest known substances used as a cosmetic powder.

The oldest religious text in the world date back thousands of years, though many religions were initially passed on through spoken word. These religious texts are some of the oldest in human history.

Alcohol has been around for thousands of years. However, the style of fermentation has changed throughout the ages. These are the oldest alcohols in human history.

TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and ...

Egypt inaugurated on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) after more than two decades of construction, creating the world ...

A recent study claimed Gunung Padang in Indonesia is a 25,000-year-old pyramid. This challenged established timelines of ...

Comedian and sex-worker rights advocate Kaytlin Bailey brings "The Oldest Profession" to Kingston. A sharp, funny, history-driven look at sex work and civil liberties.

Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for its lavish opening on ...

A team of archaeologists in the Kurdistan region of Iraq announced the discovery of a massive archaeological building dating ...

The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum has been called "the largest cultural building of the 21st century" by Egyptian authorities ...

The Heritage Foundation is divided after President Kevin Roberts defended Tucker Carlson’s interview with Fuentes.

With autumn colors arriving, it's the perfect time to take the scenic route and ride the train. And there are a lot of pretty ...