These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.

Researchers have analyzed a collection of donut-shaped, perforated stones an archaeological site dating back about 12,000 ...

Archaeologists thought they had found one grave, but excavation efforts turned up a treasure trove of ancient tools and coins ...

The discovery of an 11th-century Islamic astrolabe in Verona, Italy, has captivated historians and scientists alike. With ...

The oldest known tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament is expected to fetch up to $2 million when it goes up for auction next month. The stone, which dates back around ...

Archaeologists thought they had found one grave, but excavation efforts turned up a treasure trove of ancient tools and coins ...

Tajikistan rock shelter may reveal ancient human migration patterns Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens may have ...

Archaeologists have identified the site of an ancient battle in what is now Iraq by comparing historical accounts with ...

The Tuchola Forest in northern Poland continues to reveal its secrets as archaeologists explore its vast woods and lakes. A ...

Ridley Scott's long-anticipated return to ancient Rome is a pale shadow of its Best Picture-winning predecessor.

(CNN) — Authorities at Pompeii in southern Italy are introducing a daily limit of 20,000 visitors as part of efforts to protect the ancient site.