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

When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza ...

The $148,000 award supports collaborative research and community outreach on Pennsylvania’s Devonian fossil record.

Some of the recent advances in the quest to catch a whiff of history are featured in the new book Scents of Arabia: ...

Enter Gabii, an ancient Roman city 11 miles east of Rome you’ve probably never heard of unless you’re an expert in the field.

Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse sent the world’s first telegraph message, tapping out the biblical phrase “What hath God ...

A team of archaeologists searching for Cleopatra’s tomb uncovered a sunken ancient port off the coast of Egypt, and they believe it may be linked to the iconic queen.

An international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The ...

A new 3-D model of a portable sundial found near Pompeii is helping researchers understand how to operate the "pork clock." ...

University of Sheffield and University College London researchers have made the first successful detection of estrogen, ...

Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a ...