History has long celebrated its ancient world pioneers, yet many great deeds of overlooked figures have faded with their names.

While leaders have changed, borders have shifted, and even some names have been altered, a handful of nations referenced in ...

One small artifact opened up a world of discovery of a Neolithic civilization with a remarkably advanced social structure.

Nebuchadnezzar II claimed divine inspiration for his restoration work, stating that the gods Zababa and Ishtar motivated him to undertake the project. After completing the renovations, he proclaimed: ...

The team excavating in the west Nile Delta have discovered a necropolis and industrial complex dating from the Roman Period.

Scientists may have cracked the case of whether a seven-million-year-old fossil could walk upright. A new study found strong ...

The Erechtheion, built in the 5th century BC, at the Acropolis of Athens. Athens is one of the six oldest Greek cities among ...

My quest for the ark of the covenant was abruptly disrupted at 35,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. Three hours into our ...

King Tut was buried with 145 pairs. Codpieces were designed to protect—and accentuate. These undergarments inspired our modern boxers and briefs. Male underpants found at Lengberg Castle, North-Tyrol, ...