The canonical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were renowned for their size or splendor and—in all cases—the ingenious ...

Chemical analysis of the levels of strontium and oxygen isotopes in the tooth enamel allowed the researchers to determine which individuals had grown up in the area where their bodies were recovered, ...

Live Science reports that a temple discovered in western Turkey may have been built by the Phrygians some 2,700 years ago.

This text features copious details about the Maya writing system as well as the Maya calendar and religious practices, including idol worship and human sacrifice. “Landa sat down with Maya speakers ...