Learn about the migration routes that ancient humans took when traveling out of Africa and how rising sea levels may have ...

The ancient Christian site of Abu Mena near Alexandria has been removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger.

At its peak, the Old Babylonian Empire rose to be one of the biggest civilizations the world had seen–but what was daily life ...

The ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, is sited on the arid island of Khadir in the State of Gujarat. Occupied between ca. 3000-1500 BCE, the archaeological ...

Zoonoses—diseases that spread from animals to humans—began to gain prevalence some 6,500 years ago with the rise of animal ...

History is full of strange, unexplainable events that can leave anyone scratching their head in wonder. From lost civilizations to unsolved murders, the ...

In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition The Sebeiba festival, a 3,000-year-old tradition of the Tuareg people, takes center stage in Djanet, an ...

These fascinating ancient maps can teach us so much about how our ancestors viewed the world. It’s amazing that these relics have lasted for so long. Imagine pulling up Google Maps on your phone and ...

An ancient First Nations rock art collection could become a World Heritage-listed site as the federal government ramps up lobbying efforts.