The ruins of a prehistoric skyscraper: New research is revealing how Cornish tin appears to have boosted a long-lost Bronze Age Mediterranean civilization. This aerial photo shows that civilization's ...

Long before fancy serums in dropper bottles and $300 night creams, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated approaches to achieving luminous, healthy skin. While we typically imagine ancient ...

Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high ...

The moai statues of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, have captivated historians and archaeologists for centuries, representing a remarkable achievement of ancient Polynesian civilization. The mystery of ...

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

Around 8,000 years ago, many civilizations thrived on plains that are now submerged by the North and Baltic seas. Now, scientists from a variety of northern European research institutions are ...

Ancient bones, artifacts and texts offer numerous insights into the past, as does the chewing gum that Neolithic people ...

Explore one of archaeology’s most enduring mysteries—who were the Elamites? Journey into the ancient DNA records and ...

Before luxury shampoos in designer bottles and $200 hot tools, ancient civilizations across the world were cultivating luscious, healthy hair using techniques that modern science is only now beginning ...

Artifacts from Renowned Museums: The 250 artifacts on display come from seven esteemed museums under the Supreme Council of Antiquities, including the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Antiquities, and ...