Ancient Egyptians truly took this to the next level. The ostraca fragments arguably dealt with mundane matters, such as “tax lists and deliveries… short notes about everyday activities, exercises by ...

One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of ...

An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has unearthed a staggering 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis in Sohag, Upper Egypt, including over 130 ...

Ancient DNA reveals that the Goths of eastern Europe, some of whom would ultimately sack the city of Rome, may have been a mix of peoples from three continents ...

In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda ...

The Ancient Greeks boasted a sophisticated civilization, philosophers, and a system of democracy—but were forks part of their culture?

This video presents the history of the Middle East from the rise of city-states in 2500 BCE to the fall of Egypt to Persia in 525 BCE. Key historical events include the conquests of Sargon of Akkad, ...

The distinctive smell of ancient mummies is helping scientists decode the secrets of Egyptian mummification. By analyzing tiny traces of chemicals in the air around mummy samples, researchers ...

How We Decoded The Hieroglyphs Of Ancient Egypt' In this clip from the History Hit documentary 'The Story of Egyptology', Dr ...

Excavations at the ancient city of Syedra in Antalya’s Alanya district have revealed a nearly 15-square-meter mosaic believed to date from the fourth ...

The discovery of a new tektite-strewn field in northeastern Brazil points to a large meteorite impact—but geologists have yet to find the crater.

A husband and wife joined a group of amateur archaeologists in the hope of uncovering Philadelphia’s hidden history. Matt and ...