Archeologists beam lasers from the sky to unearth ancient settlements hiding in plain sight. Lidar uses laser pulses to penetrate dense vegetation, revealing human-built structures underneath. The ...

Did the first civilization arise in Mesopotamia, or elsewhere? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. But evidence uncovered in the past ...

Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as long-lasting civilizations, enduring for thousands of years. But which of these societies lasted the longest? It turns out, that's not ...