A tomb containing 24 people was discovered during a research expedition in Peru. Due to the nature of the remains' injuries, archeologists surmise that all 24 people died in a battle.

Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ...

In the Guerrero mountains of southern Mexico, cave guide Adrián Beltrán Dimas and Russian speleologist Yekaterina Katiya Pavlova discovered a hidden room in Tlayócoc cave. They found centuries-old ...

Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data on the site’s original use and appearance.

A reanalysis of ancient DNA shows that a major cultural change took place in Ireland after four centuries of farming.

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At the beginning of the 13th century, infamous leader Genghis Khan united the Mongols under a common goal — invading the Chinese empire. The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be ...

One of the best ways to explore mainland Greece is under your own steam, through the myriad activities on offer here. There ...

From ancient rituals to modern dispensaries, cannabis has woven itself into the fabric of human culture, evolving into a ...

A new DNA research challenges the myth of elite burials in Ireland, revealing a complex, community-driven story behind ...

Researchers made the “extraordinary” find while excavating a 1,600-square-foot necropolis — an ancient cemetery with ornate ...