Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

In an exclusive interview, Moldova’s former intelligence chief, Iurii Briceag warns that should Russian troops break into ...

Greece's violations of maritime agreements, unrealistic claims and military buildup risk escalating tensions with Türkiye, ...

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

It starts with a shiver down the spine. Imagine stumbling across a pit in the heart of Europe, filled not with treasure but ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.

A newly analyzed medieval manuscript suggests that sailors from the same region as Christopher Columbus may have known about ...

Build-up to Thursday's Europa League action as Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers set for quarter-finals.

SAN FRANCISCO — This spring Metaport (metaport.ai) officially launched as a groundbreaking map-based platform that combines historical data with community submissions to preserve history for every ...

The Nasdaq posted its best day since January 2001 and its second-best day in its history. The Dow posted ... significant retaliation and the European Union announced countermeasures against ...