AI reconstruction of Greek and Karian soldiers moving through an Egyptian marketplace. Credit: GR Archive. Greek soldiers who took part in war during the archaic period in the Med ...

This roundup highlights five discoveries from 2021 that stood out for their historical significance. The list includes the new Dead Sea Scroll fragments from the Cave of Horror, the first known ...

The handshake originated thousands of years ago when Ancient Greeks used it to show their dominant right hand was not holding ...

Over the past two decades, exhibits like Gods in Color and Chroma have popularized the idea that the ancient world was awash in color. But what do we really know about how ancient peoples understood ...

Beneath the crowded streets and ancient stone walls of Jerusalem, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable tunnel that offers a new glimpse into the city’s past. Hidden for centuries beneath layers ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

In the center of Siena, Italy, a cathedral has stood for nearly 800 years. A black-and-white layer cake of heavy stone, fine-cut statuary, and rich mosaics, the imposing structure—now visited by more ...

Reconstruction of mural depicting ritual performance from Teleilat el Ghassul (Jordan), 5th to 4th millennium bce. Painted by Henry J. Soulen. National Geographic Magazine (published December 1957).

Throughout history, multiple ancient civilizations practiced the horrifying ritual of burying people alive. Victims included ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Our modern financial world has evolved to include the use of credit cards, online banking, and Venmo. But centuries before any of these tools existed, ancient civilizations had their own way of ...