Legends call it a doorway between worlds—a place where alien craft vanish into the clouds and ancient civilizations wait below the snow. For centuries, explorers and mystics have felt something ...

The Roman Empire had an impressive road network. A new dataset now visualizes the road map, adding over 100,000 kilometers of previously unknown routes.

Celebrate the holidays with a walking tour of Amsterdam’s most charming sights. From the illuminated canals to the Dam Square tree and festive markets, enjoy skating, sweet treats, and the warm glow ...

The mysterious arrival of a hijab-clad Muslim woman at the JFK Airport, who carried the passport of an allegedly uncharted ‘country’ called ‘Torenza’, sparked a wide range of conspiracy theories on ...

A new study suggests that the origins of Sumerian civilization were shaped not just by ingenuity but by the natural rhythms of rivers and tides at the head of the Persian Gulf. Credit: Shutterstock ...

Although written records are scarce for these cultures, archaeological vestiges reveal the impact of their achievements from Oceania to the Americas to Africa. Pioneers of crafting rubber, ...

In Chechnya, archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old tomb of the Alani people, offering a rare glimpse into their ancient nomadic culture. The untouched burial site, rich with artifacts, ...

In the literature of ancient Mesopotamia, dreams are depicted as serving a number of functions. The most common of these may be the usage of dreams as a means of foretelling an impending doom. In the ...

Throughout the annals of history, the unicorn has captivated humanity’s imagination, leaving traces of its existence in the art and artifacts of ancient civilizations. Join us on a fascinating journey ...

Archaeologists with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History unearthed an exceptionally well-preserved ancient city. Credit: INAH -Public Domain Archaeologists from Mexico’s National ...