When artist and design historian Dr. Ella Hawkins bakes cookies, decorating with royal icing takes a scholarly turn.

A correspondence about an ancient Greek letter that was eaten by mice is certainly one of the funniest anecdotal ...

A new study argues that ancient rattles unearthed in Syria aren’t musical instruments, but toys used to entertain infants.

An ancient DNA study co-authored by Brown archaeologist Peter van Dommelen illustrates the complexity of human migration and ...

Their remains, adorned in Celtic jewelry, were discovered during the construction of an industrial park, officials said.

Pieces of the rare clay dragon heads, which are believed to have been used in Tang Dynasty (618-907) architecture, were found ...

You know that feeling, right? You’re competent. You’re an adult (mostly). Then BAM! Academia throws a curveball so wild, you ...

One of the ancient submerged cities in the Mediterranean is found in Greece. Stories of submerged cities are as fascinating ...

Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of primitive clay pottery making with this detailed look at Roman-style prehistoric earthenware art. In this video, a skilled potter demonstrates ...

Experience the true ancient terracotta pottery technique as it has actually existed for centuries. In this mesmerizing video, watch the entire process from delicate hand glazing to the intense kiln ...