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

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

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to ...

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

The discovery of tens of thousands of inscribed wooden slips provides concrete evidence that this location was indeed the ...

Near Bentfeld, Germany, archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old wooden well, initially mistaken for a livestock watering hole. The well, along with other artifacts, offers insights into the ...