The great mystery of the Minoan Phaistos Disc has been "solved by 99 percent" says linguist and archaeologist Gareth Owens.

Iraq's foreign minister declared the successful retrieval of various artifacts and textured paintings from Japan and ...

The famous Standard of Ur, a Sumerian artifact, has lapis lazuli in its detailed mosaic design, showing the stone's prominence in early Mesopotamian culture. In addition to its beauty, lapis ...

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Recent discoveries challenge ideas of a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots in ancient Mesopotamia, suggesting a larger middle class than previously thought.

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 1,7200-year-old artifact found in a city where Jesus spent most of his life.

A must-visit for history lovers and adventure seekers in Gujarat’s Kutch district, where ancient ingenuity meets timeless wonder ...

From the Bronze age to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the discovery and development of new materials has been a ...

As the world makes the transition to renewable energy sources, the demand for efficient, long lasting batteries has grown and ...