Archaeologists have traced the earliest lock-and-key mechanism back to ancient Mesopotamia around 4,000 BCE. Made from wood ...

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When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...

New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early ...

It might start with a cassette deck that streams Spotify and charges your phone. It doesn’t have to stop there. These days, yesterday is big business. A retro revival is underway in the design world: ...

In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled ...

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Come fall, London’s art enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of Tate Modern’s annual Turbine Hall commission–a rare chance for a contemporary art star to work on a truly monumental scale, filling ...