Ancient Civilizations
2,000-Year-Old Measuring Table Points to Location of Ancient Jerusalem Market
The table ensured standard measurements for buying and selling in the first century A.D.
This Demon, Immortalized in 2,700-Year-Old Assyrian Tablet, Was Thought to Cause Epilepsy
The damaged drawing was hidden on the back of a clay cuneiform tablet
Archaeologists Excavate 200 More Chinese Terracotta Warriors
The clay figures are part of the vast subterranean army built to protect the formidable emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife
What We Can Learn From Ötzi the Iceman's Hunting Pack
The famed Copper Age mummy's bowstring is the world's oldest known specimen
Researchers Recover an Early Copy of a 19th-Century Gay Rights Essay
This once-lost copy of "A Problem in Greek Ethics" is only the sixth of its kind
4,000-Year-Old Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Underworld May Be Oldest Illustrated 'Book'
Archaeologists recovered the remnants of an ancient "Book of Two Ways" from a sarcophagus
The Top Ten Scientific Discoveries of the Decade
Breakthroughs include measuring the true nature of the universe, finding new species of human ancestors, and unlocking new ways to fight disease
Tomb Containing Three Generations of Warrior Women Unearthed in Russia
The four Scythians were buried together some 2,500 years ago
People Trekked Across Ireland to Eat Pork at This Ancient Site
A new study suggests travelers brought pigs from far-flung locations to the ceremonial feasting hub of Navan Fort
Massive Lightning Strike May Have Inspired This Scottish Stone Circle
New geophysical evidence points to ancient burn marks that could have coincided with the building of Scotland’s Callanish standing stones
An Ancient Maya Palace Was Discovered in Yucatán State
Archaeologists think it was occupied by Maya elite more than 1,000 years ago
Twelve Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2019
The list includes a sorceress' kit, a forgotten settlement, a Renaissance masterpiece and a 1,700-year-old egg
Archaeologists Are Unearthing the Stories of the Past Faster Than Ever Before
Recent research helps reveal the origins of humans, determine what ancient people ate and monitor historical sites from the sky
Dine Like a Doomed Pompeiian at This Upscale Eatery
Starting early next year, Dinner by Heston in London will serve a menu inspired by ancient Roman fare
These Miniature Tools Taught Ancient Children How to Hunt and Fight
A new study describes artifacts from an archaeological site in Oregon that appear to have been scaled down for little hands
For Easy Clean-Up After Parties, Minoans Used Disposable Cups
A 3,500-year-old single-use vessel is part of a new display at the British Museum that explores our long-standing relationship with trash
Ancient Roman Fish Sauce Factory Unearthed in Israel
The site produced the incredibly popular fish gut-based condiment garum—a process so stinky it had to take place far from town
Oldest Known Seawall Discovered Along Submerged Mediterranean Villages
Archaeologists believe the 7,000-year-old structure was intended to protect settlements as sea levels rose
Artifacts in Gold-Lined Tombs Hint at Ancient Greek Trade Relationships
The gilded graves, built some 3,500 years ago, likely housed high-status individuals who displayed their wealth with objects from abroad
Enormous Roman Shipwreck Found Off Greek Island
The 110-foot-long ship carried more than 6,000 amphorae used as shipping containers in the ancient world
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