Ancient volcanoes in New South Wales created a rich deposit of precious rare earths – and left clues for finding more.

An rare discovery in northern Luxembourg has given historians a fresh glimpse into the final years of the Western Roman ...

Lapis lazuli, valued like gold, has a rich 6,000-year history. Its primary source is Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, where ...

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Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...

Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

A cruise for history lovers? Holland America and The HISTORY Channel unveil exclusive voyages where travelers can experience history firsthand.

Slavery has existed in the world for several millennia. Before the development of technology to perform tedious tasks, slave ...

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primaril ...

A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for ...