Ancient civilization

Rivers and tides reveal the origin of Sumerian civilization

A new study reveals the origins of Sumerian civilization were tied to tides and rivers, reshaping how the first cities formed.

Royal tomb discovery changes what’s known about Maya history Mac Oliveau

Ancient Bolivian temple discovery reveals secrets of lost Tiwanaku society Rebecca Shavit

Roman gladiator vs lion: Surprising discovery in York cemetery Mac Oliveau

Archeologists reveal how ancient Egyptians built the pyramids Joseph Shavit

Denisovan jawbone discovery unlocks secrets of ancient human migration Rebecca Shavit

3,000-year-old biblical structure unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David Rebecca Shavit

Scientists reveal the conflict-ridden history of an important biblical city Joseph Shavit

Important scientific finding confirms ancient biblical events Rebecca Shavit

Ancient underwater monument from the last ice age discovered in Japan Joshua Shavit

New study findings rewrite history of the Roman siege at Masada Rebecca Shavit

Ancient Iraqi city provides rare insight into daily life in Mesopotamia Mac Oliveau

Newly discovered 1,600 year-old lost Roman city reveals tragic end Rebecca Shavit

5,000-year-old fortress discovered during solar power plant construction Rebecca Shavit

Earliest evidence of humans hunting elephants discovered in India Joseph Shavit

New discovery reveals the birthplace of the wheel 6000 years ago Joshua Shavit

Lead pollution likely caused IQ declines in ancient Rome Joshua Shavit