Born in the depths of Central American tropical jungles, the Mayan civilization achieved great accomplishments in areas such ...

A leading archaeologist has warned of destruction faced by a 50,000-year-old rock art site on the remote Western Australian ...

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While the US military did not allow gays to serve until 2011, they've marched side by side in some of the world’s greatest ...

One of the greatest logistical challenges faced by ancient Greek armies was ensuring that soldiers had access to adequate ...

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The Latin alphabet is the most recognizable form of written language, whose history goes back to the eras of ancient Greek ...

Study reveals how ancient herders in South Arabia adapted monument-building practices due to environmental changes over 7000 ...

One of the world’s oldest diseases has an even more complex history than expected. Research out today reveals that a form of ...

Almost 2,000 objects from three disparate geographic areas are back on view at The Met in a light-filled wing overlooking Central Park redesigned by WHY Architecture and Beyer Blinder Belle.

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