For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian—the ...

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Atlantis is one of history’s greatest mysteries—a legendary island civilization first described by Plato, said to be a powerful and advanced society that disappeared beneath the waves. But what if ...

There was no one type of slavery in ‘biblical’ or ‘ancient’ societies, given how varied they were. But much of what ...

From the Statue of Zeus at Olympia to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, AI recreated the seven wonders of the ancient world.

A centurion wearing sneakers and shades? AI image generators sometimes take serious liberties with history. Researchers in ...

History buffs dressed as Roman soldiers and Dacian warriors clashed in front of a crowd in a reenactment of a struggle ...

Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; they soon evolved into beautiful works of art.

An inconspicuous piece of curved metal discovered in the Czech Republic by an amateur metal detectorist has proven a fascinating find. After two years of high-tech analysis, experts have come to ...

These nations give us a glimpse into the roots of our shared human history. What are the most ancient countries on earth [YouTube] The world is full of amazing places with rich histories, and some ...

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World inspired St. Louis’ Civil Courts Building? The architects stretched the base of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus to towering heights, keeping the Ionic ...