The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians. But an eight-year study suggests ...

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.

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The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England ...

Using tree-ring data from ancient oaks, the team reconstructed rainfall levels in southern Britain during the years preceding ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in Nostradamus centuries-old prophecies has surged, particularly ...

How big? Consider the numbers in press releases from Empire State Development and Chobani: The facility will cost $1.2 billion.It will be 1.4 million square feet in size.The plant will be ...

In a nutshell Tree-ring data shows southern Britain endured three back-to-back droughts from 364 to 366 CE, likely triggering ...

Following Pope Francis' unexpected death at 88, cardinals are convening to plan his funeral, which global leaders, including ...

Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, ...