As Egypt built its High Dam, Sudan’s Nubian valleys quietly disappeared underwater, displacing thousands, burying ancient ...

A 15th-century manuscript shows trees bearing (clockwise from top left): sweet apples, jujubes, lemons, cherries, dates, and sour apples. By 7,000 years ago, people in New Guinea were cultivating ...

An international team of divers discovered ancient finds from the depths of the Nile River that treasure Egypt's unique history.

A cleric points to ancient Assyrian rock carvings of animals at the Fayda Archaeological Park in Dohuk, Kurdistan region. Nestled in the Semel district of Duhok province, the Faida Archaeological Park ...

In 1838, two American clergymen — Edward Robinson and Eli Smith — set out for the Holy Land, spades in one hand and Bibles in the other, as the famous saying goes.

Meroe, Copan, Hagar Qim, and Altamira showcase ancient pyramids, megalithic temples, and prehistoric art that reflect the diversity of past societies.

Vikings staged elaborate spectacles to usher their rulers into the afterlife ...

The world's oldest known dress is a simple V-necked garment that was overlooked as rags for decades.