Our understanding of ancient civilizations is constantly challenged by newly discovered ruins that defy mainstream historical ...

On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian ...

When discussing the ancient world and how it impacts us today, there’s perpetually a massive tunic-clad and public-bathing elephant in the room: the Roman Empire. According to a recent social media ...

A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The narrative of civilization’s rise and fall is often illustrated with grand achievements and epic downfalls, but one of the most understated ...

This is a news report from China Daily: The Nile River, eternal and majestic, carves its path through endless desert ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An estimated 90 percent of human Amazonian history is lost within the jungle itself. A new discovery has ...

For many years, Assyriska FF, as a football club, has pursued a clear goal: to connect the Assyrian people around the world.

In this inaugural episode of Ancient Civilizations, we explore the Garden of Eden with several scholars who have peered past the accepted tales to reveal a forgotten history of the birth of humanity.

INDIANA, USA — What a sight it must have been in ancient times to see a total solar or lunar eclipse. Over the centuries, astronomers were able to predict days of when eclipses would happen, and now ...