Ancient civilization

Discoveries 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.

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

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

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

Discoveries Archeologists reveal how ancient Egyptians built the pyramids Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Denisovan jawbone discovery unlocks secrets of ancient human migration Rebecca Shavit

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

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

Innovations Important scientific finding confirms ancient biblical events Rebecca Shavit

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

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

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

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

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

Discoveries Earliest evidence of humans hunting elephants discovered in India Joseph Shavit

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

Green Impact Lead pollution likely caused IQ declines in ancient Rome Joshua Shavit