Ancient DNA from an Egyptian genome has been sequenced for the first time, revealing genetic links to the Fertile Crescent.

Learn about the history of Karnak, an ancient Egyptian temple complex that was likely positioned on an island as a way to ...

Archaeologists identified the tomb owners by reading titles carved on walls and lintels. The names are Amun-em-Ipet from the Ramesside period, and two Eighteenth Dynasty officials; Baki and an ...

The Ancient Samaria Sifting Center will open to the public during Sukkot. Rare finds were discovered during excavations.

From desert carvings to underwater ruins, these ancient structures are so advanced that experts still can’t agree on what ...

At The Met, “Divine Egypt” brings a 3,000-year pantheon of gods to life through sculpture, relief, and sacred art.

Ancient Lost Worlds and Hidden History. On location videos made by author and adventurer Brien Foerster exploring Peru, ...

Trace 5,000 years of dam engineering, from ancient marvels to China's Tsangpo project, amid the rising race for Himalayan hydropower.

From desert carvings to underwater ruins, these ancient structures are so advanced that experts still can’t agree on what ...

Learn about three ship cargoes that were found off the coast of Israel, unveiling the history of an ancient port where trade ...

Science history On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular ...

Millions of years ago, the Red Sea vanished, becoming a vast salt desert for 100,000 years. Around 6.2 million years ago, a ...