NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

The oldest known joke in known human history is not "Why did the chicken cross the road?" In fact, it's a fart joke that can be traced all the way back to ...

The complex brings together manuscripts, research facilities and interactive exhibitions, offering public access to Islamic ...

In television history, few pilots have had a stranger journey than the first attempt at Star Trek. Today, the 1964 pilot ...

Covering an area of 58.95 square kilometers in Chaoyang, the site is home to relics from the peak period of Hongshan culture, dating back 5,800 to 5,000 years. Hongshan culture is a significant ...

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern applications.

Step back in time at these timeless Florida general stores where creaky floors, old-fashioned goods, and small-town charm ...

A documentary filmmaker sparked a discussion of advanced Martian civilizations after sharing footage that appeared to depict ...

Could ancient humans really have built the pyramids without extraterrestrial help? Or do such questions reveal more about ...

Pastor Corey Brooks writes from Shreveport during his Walk Across America, defending Jewish people and Israel against attacks from both side of the political aisle.

The band is calling its 60-city concert tour the “Final Frontier,” a last go-round for the storied, multi-platinum selling ...