Ancient Civilizations
Researchers Find Physical Evidence of Earthquake Described in Old Testament
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed damage dating to the eighth century B.C.E., when the natural disaster reportedly took place
Ancient Olympics' Birthplace Saved as Fires Rage Across Southern Europe
A massive heatwave sparked blazes along the Mediterranean, threatening cultural heritage sites and forcing mass evacuations
Babylonians Used Applied Geometry 1,000 Years Before Pythagoras
Calculations inscribed on a clay tablet helped ancient people document property boundaries, new research suggests
Rare Boundary Stone Dated to Emperor Claudius' Reign Unearthed in Rome
The 2,000-year-old travertine slab marked the sacred outer limits of the ancient city
2,400-Year-Old Baskets Still Filled With Fruit Found in Submerged Egyptian City
Wicker vessels recovered from the ruins of Thônis-Heracleion contain doum nuts and grape seeds
Trove of Roman Weapons Unearthed at Ancient Settlement in Spain
Son Catlar, a Talayotic site on the Balearic Islands, is known for its well-preserved fortifications
Ancient Roman Shipwreck Loaded With Wine Amphorae Found Off Sicilian Coast
The vessel dates to the second century B.C.E.
Remains of High-Born Woman and Twin Fetuses Found in 4,000-Year-Old Urn
A new chemical analysis suggests the wealthy mother left her homeland to marry an elite member of the mysterious Vatya culture
These Millennia-Old Cave Paintings May Be Among India's Oldest
Locals have known about the artworks for generations, but government archaeologists only began documenting them this summer
Well-Preserved Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa in Spain
Germanic tribes invaded the region following the fall of the Roman Empire
Archaeologists Discover 2,550-Year-Old Carving of the Last King of Babylon
Found in northern Saudi Arabia, the inscription depicts sixth-century B.C.E. ruler Nabonidus holding a scepter
A History of Gymnastics, From Ancient Greece to Tokyo 2020
The beloved Olympic sport has evolved drastically over the past 2,000 years
Traces of Submerged Roman Road Found Beneath Venetian Lagoon
New research suggests the Italian city was settled earlier than previously believed
Divers Discover Ancient Military Vessel in Submerged Egyptian City
Prior to the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Egypt's greatest Mediterranean port
What the Medieval Olympics Looked Like
The Middle Ages didn't kill the Games, as international sporting competitions thrived with chariot races and jousts
Fragments of Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Reunited After Centuries
Researchers in Los Angeles realized that a linen wrapping housed in the Getty's collections fit perfectly with a piece held in New Zealand
Researchers Recover DNA From 1,600-Year-Old, Naturally Mummified Sheep Leg
The molecules offer insights on ancient farming practices near the Chehrabad salt mine in Iran
This 3,100-Year-Old Inscription May Be Linked to a Biblical Judge
A pottery fragment found in Israel bears the name Jerubbaal—a nickname for Gideon ben Yoash, who appears in the Book of Judges
Rare Carving of Nude Horseman Found at Roman Fort May Depict Mercury or Mars
A pair of amateur archaeologists discovered the sandstone relief at Vindolanda in northern England
3,400-Year-Old Artificial Pool in Italy May Have Hosted Religious Rituals
New research dates the wooden basin's construction to a time of immense social change for Bronze Age people
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