These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.

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Deep-sea sediment layers show rare microbial wrinkle structures that formed in environments far beyond the reach of sunlight. Dr. Rowan Martindale, a paleoecologist and geobiologist at the University ...

An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the ancient Basilica of Vitruvius in Fano, confirming a long-debated Roman structure.

The popular history docuseries The UnXplained returns to the History Channel with its season eight premiere Friday, Jan. 16 at 9/8c. During the season eight premiere episode, host William Shatner ...

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.

Archaeologists mapping the well-preserved Maya settlement of X’baatún found dozens of ruined structures dating back over 800 years. Photo from Xavier Sicart Chavarría via INAH Hidden beneath the ...

Every year, during the monsoon and winter seasons, two to three old buildings collapse after several days of continuous rain, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An earthquake in central Myanmar unearthed an ancient structure that may be part of a royal “water palace ...