Our understanding of ancient civilizations is constantly challenged by newly discovered ruins that defy mainstream historical and archaeological explanations. These fascinating remnants of the past ...

Experts say that American history could very well be reauthored after archaeologists in the country discovered an “ancient ...

One of history's biggest questions is: "How does an entire civilization disappear?" One can comprehend how an object or even a city is lost, buried, or destroyed, but an entire group or nation of ...

The Classic Maya: Drought Meets Political Turmoil The Classic Maya: Drought Meets Political Turmoil (Image Credits: Wikimedia) Think about it: one of the most sophisticated societies the Americas ever ...

In today's world, understanding and appreciating the history and culture of ancient civilizations can strengthen national and cultural identity while fostering connections between nations and cultures ...

THE OLDEST LIVING CITY IN THE AMERICAS. THIS IS CUSCO, PERU, THE CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE. IT’S ALIVE AND IT’S UP THERE AT 11,000FT. THE ELEVATION IS MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS DENVER. BUT ...

American writers misleadingly interpreted Egypt's past to argue that slavery was a divinely sanctioned institution ...

A multitude of mysteries remain unsolved about the ancient Greek world, providing more questions than answers.

Archeologists beam lasers from the sky to unearth ancient settlements hiding in plain sight. Lidar uses laser pulses to penetrate dense vegetation, revealing human-built structures underneath. The ...

Civilizations have recognized the power of cities to heat themselves up and cool themselves for centuries. City architects in ancient Rome called for narrowing streets to lessen late afternoon ...

Sixteen ancient canoes have been found in Lake Mendota, and the oldest is thought to be older than the Great Pyramids of Giza ...