Mushrooms have been used by ancient humans for millennia, but archaeologists have only just uncovered their pivotal role in ...

This historic Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, carries centuries of stories behind its weathered stone arches. Even after nearly 2,000 years, the Arena still feels alive—hosting concerts, operas, ...

For millennia, it was hidden in the shadows of a desert cliff. Now, explorers equipped with only torchlight have entered the long-damaged burial chamber of the "Heretic Pharaoh" Akhenaten. What they ...

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

What started as a routine elevator shaft installation in a Barcelona hotel basement has turned into one of the most significant Roman archaeology discoveries in Spain in decades. Excavations beneath ...

Archaeologists uncover mosaics linked to early Christian churches in ancient Antipatrea, the Greek city beneath modern Berat, ...

Rome is the only city where you can travel over 2,000 years of history on your way to lunch, and nobody acts impressed. Ancient engineers, rival nations, secret keyholes, and daily coin tosses all ...

THE FIRST HYMN, a powerful documentary about how an ancient manuscript brought a historic Christian song back to life, will arrive ...

Nine moments in history that feel like timeline glitches, from surprising overlaps to unbelievable coincidences.

The 16th Finance Commission has echoed its predecessors in warning about the harsh fiscal fallout of unchecked freebies. But subsidies and cash transfers have a way of veering out of control. It’s a ...

Supporters of the system argue that such demanding routines can accelerate productivity and career success. Critics, however, have condemned the model as exploitative, with some describing it as ...

A rare coin that was used to pay for bus rides in the 1950s in England has been found to be over 2000 years old after it was donated to the Leeds Museums and Galleries.