Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world's oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate ...

This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious ...

Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations.

Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder ...

In the 2016 science fiction movie "Arrival," a linguist is faced with the daunting task of deciphering an alien language ...

Making the jump from using symbols to writing is considered a major development in human cognitive abilities. Tracing how and ...

Researchers have linked symbolism to writing, bridging prehistory and history in a significant study of human thought ...

In the dusty city states of ancient Mesopotamia, long before the advent of written language, mysterious symbols etched into ...

Discover the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek marvel that challenges our understanding of historical technology and ...

Adam's Bridge, or Ram Setu as it's also known, stands as a intriguing fusion of geological forces and historical significance ...

“The only behavior in the great ape repertoire that fulfills the same form, function, and context as kissing is the last step ...

The Curse of the Mummy, UC Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Literature Renee Fox and Associate Professor of History Elaine ...