Archaeological excavations outside the ancient city of Megiddo shed light on the area's Bronze Age alcohol production and a ...

For a long time, archaeologists believed that large buildings required large bosses. The idea was simple: only societies with ...

New research shows RNA is preserved for longer than scientists had realized. This is the oldest RNA ever profiled.

The Borso D’Este Bible, one of the world's most beautiful books, is on view in Rome as part of the Vatican's Holy Year ...

Ancient uses of olive oil for rituals of initiation, sanctification and healing have a modern legacy. In 2023, oil for the coronation of Charles III was harvested from groves on the Mount of Olives, ...

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One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is going on rare public display as part of the ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a tremendously rare sight in the form of a largely untouched, 2,500-year-old burial mound.

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Through cutting-edge forensic science and ancient DNA analysis, scientists have solved one of medieval Europe's most enduring archaeological mysteries. The victim, Duke Béla of Macsó, was a member of ...

By J.E. Ballantyne Jr. Technology is changing fast – so fast that what was new today is ancient history tomorrow. With cell phones, video games and computers, none of us are sure of anything from day ...

We stepped into history to explore the myths and marvels of the storied city of Pompeii at London's immersive exhibition.