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

The Huns, a nomadic group of Central Asian origin, emerged as a formidable force in the 4th century CE, challenging the Roman ...

With so many "lost cities" being discovered, it's natural that ancient civilizations would fascinate us, especially the ...

New research uncovers how ancient tides shaped the rise of Sumer. A newly released study questions established beliefs about how urban civilization first emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, proposing that ...

"The ancient Silk Road routes functioned like a major artery for civilizational engagement between the East and West, ...

The feeling will be familiar to many who have visited the great cities of history: I had come to Athens for the first time and made a pilgrimage to its democratic Assembly, Plato's Academy, and ...

The National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico organizes monthly tours to share the country's rich cultural ...