Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of ...

Unveiling the mysteries of early civilization, Mesopotamian clay provides valuable insights into the origins of chemistry.

The Mesopotamian Marshes, an area of wetlands in southern Iraq, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. It is a ...

The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many ...

Carvings in the Dendera Temple complex, which some suggest depict ancient electrical devices, sparking debates about the technological capabilities of early civilizations. Credit: Olaf Tausch. CC BY 3 ...

Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama. Shinobu Kamiyama, center, playing the tormented ghost of a ...

Archaeologists in Alexandria, Egypt, recently recovered the ruins and relics of a 2,000-year-old city. Divers plunged into the waters off the Abu Qir Bay, pulling out various artifacts and revealing ...

At St. Xavier High School, senior Patrick Cavanaugh is leading an initiative to restore an ancient forest by reintroducing native plants and animals, continuing the work of former students.Cavanaugh ...

A unique game piece from Norway that was crafted during the time of Harald Bluetooth may depict a Viking king.

An international team led by researchers at the Center for Paleogenetics, has uncovered microbial DNA preserved in woolly and steppe mammoth remains dating back more than one million years. The ...

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Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics.