Inscriptions inside the Great Pyramid of Giza have been discovered to reveal new details about how the ancient wonder was ...

The first complete DNA study of an Ancient Egyptian has revealed he was probably a celebrated potter who was given an oddly ...

ChatGPT is a powerful AI ally — especially as a homework helper — but it’s also a fun diversion. You can chat about politics, ...

The ancient history of Earth has always been hard to read. Most of the planet’s earliest crust has been lost, buried, or melted by geologic processes over billions of years.

The tale of Salmoneus, the king who dared to imitate Zeus, reveals ancient fears of hubris, madness, and divine punishment.

WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to ...

Ancient Rome was a rigidly hierarchical society where the ruling elite stigmatized everyone who had to work with their hands.

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

DNA obtained from the remains of a man who lived in ancient Egypt around the time the first pyramids were built is providing ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...

A temple bigger than a city block was hiding in plain sight for over 1,000 years.