The theory was that Anatolia, the region in which Ayvalık is situated, and Europe were linked during the last Ice Age, offering early humans a path to cross over via southward island-hopping routes.

Medical professionals state that STIs are "declining from a high level" and that students must be conscious of infection ...

Biblical archaeologists are using ancient texts and modern technology to uncover possible clues to one of Christianity's ...

NEW YORK — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and some interesting parallels relative to today. Ancient civilizations that ...

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken landscape near the ruins of Taposiris Magna.

Human remains found in tightly crouched postures at pre-Neolithic burial sites in China and Southeast Asia appear to have ...

Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas ...

A 4,000-year-old stone slab, first discovered over a century ago in France, may be the oldest known map in Europe, according to a new study.

The activities of the Chinese people in the South China Sea date back over 2,000 years. China is the first to have discovered ...

Sarah Lynch Baldwin is a deputy managing editor of CBSNews.com. She helps lead national and breaking news coverage and shapes editorial workflows. Brian Dakss is a longtime New York-based editor and ...

The continent welcomed a whopping 74 million visitors last year alone, as its tourism sector continues to recover from the ...