A 3,000-year-old mummified crocodile is giving us a peek into the strange and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian rituals.

01:17, Tue, Nov 18, 2025 Updated: 01:31, Tue, Nov 18, 2025 The long-standing mystery surrounding the early inhabitants of Southeast Asia's islands may finally be solved, as new research suggests that ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...

Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome’s storied architectural revolution as well as the construction of buildings, bridges, and aqueducts, many of which are still ...

The long-standing mystery surrounding the early inhabitants of Southeast Asia's islands may finally be solved, as new research suggests that these ancient people mastered seafaring far earlier than ...

Photograph of the inkwell following cleaning, showing surface condition and preservation, and view of the interior during excavation, illustrating sediment and residue distribution. Credit: C.

Archaeologists excavating sites on Russia's Taman Peninsula have uncovered remarkable evidence of ancient innovation—carefully crafted bone skates made from horse bones that enabled ancient peoples to ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis that threatens our ability to treat common infections. Traditional antibiotic discovery has relied on labor ...