Rounding the point at the bay’s mouth, the full force of the Gulf of Alaska makes itself known – these are serious waters, home to serious creatures, and you’re now in their domain.

Ancient Nubian civilizations practiced something that might shock modern sensibilities - they tattooed the faces of infants and toddlers as young as seven months old. A new study using advanced ...

Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the stones of ancient ruins? There’s something almost magical about standing where ...

If someone told you it rained fish once upon a time, would you believe them? You'd be forgiven if you said "no." But get this ...

Excavations carried out across Türkiye in 2025 produced an exceptional range of archaeological finds, from humanity’s ...

Archaeologists uncovered discoveries spanning from Neolithic ritual centers to Roman, Byzantine and medieval remains across ...

Cats were domesticated in North Africa, but spread to Europe only about 2,000 years ago. Earlier reports of “house” cats were ...

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

The legacy of renowned Greek writer and philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) made a symbolic "third visit" to China ...

New research suggests the Indus Valley Civilization was reshaped by centuries of river drought, migration, and climate stress ...

When Napoleon embarked upon a military expedition into Egypt in 1798, he brought with him a team of scholars, scientists, and artists. Together, they produced the monumental “Description de l’Égypte,” ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...