A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in ...

Microbes have been discovered alive inside 2-billion-year-old rock, offering a rare window into Earth’s deep past. Found in ...

Researchers in London recently announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” has been solved, revealing artwork that’s been ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

Fifteen years after the discovery of a new type of human, the Denisovan, scientists discovered its DNA in a fossilized skull.

Additional tombs have been discovered too, where some of the skilled workers were laid to rest. In the tombs, the ...

The Times of Central Asia reports that archaeologists from the National Museum of Tajikistan made a number of significant ...

Fossils offer a glimpse into Earth's ancient life, revealing the origins and evolution of complex organisms. Discoveries like ...

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.

Portus lulius was a Roman naval base at Misenum, which used to be the headquarters of the Roman Empire’s fleet in the ...

With each discovery, we inch closer to understanding the significance of these enigmatic jars that have stood the test of time, inviting curiosity and wonder. Image credits: Untold Ancient History ...

An ancient society near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca in modern-day Bolivia was once one of the continent's most ...