The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

Scientists have discovered that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belonged to a previously unknown ancient relative similar ...

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient ...

Archaeologists have long known that complex societies can unravel with startling speed, but a growing body of evidence ...

Despite advances in modern technology, these mysterious ancient artefacts continue to baffle and intrigue experts.

A newly uncovered ancient Egyptian tomb is shedding light on royalty that once ruled the region over 3,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered the massive limestone burial chamber, which has multiple ...

Of all the mysteries of Ancient Greece, the Orphic Mysteries based on the myth of Orpheus are the most intriguing.

A lion, an eagle, a bull, a fig tree, and a plow all came together to point to one of Mesopotamia's greatest rulers. By Andrew Paul Published May 6, 2024 10:49 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

What happens when several hundred archaeologists gather in a “glass box” in the desert? It’s an odd kind of question, but this actually occurred last week when experts from all over the planet ...

A new study has revealed more about the ancestral origins of the ancient practice, which involves mounting coffins on cliffs.

An international team of researchers has used knowledge of historical geography to reexamine the earliest datable total solar ...

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