The world has seen lots of talented and capable photographers throughout history. But not everyone’s work gets as much time ...

In an independent survey from Pollfish for National Macaroni & Cheese Day, 56% of Americans say they’d give up coffee or ...

A new study reveals that the first true cavalry emerged among the Luwian and Aramean states, predating the Assyrian Empire by ...

You’ll find a lot more sand than trees in the Sahara Desert, but that doesn’t mean they don’t occasionally crop up. Here’s ...

When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...

Ancient Dhofar script in Oman deciphered, unveiling a lost South Semitic language and new insights into Arabia’s past.

John Osman, who has died aged 96, was a journalist who reported from more than 100 countries, first for the Telegraph, and ...

The term “bugonia” is an ancient one referring to the idea that bees could be spontaneously generated from the body of a dead animal, such as an ox.

Earl Charles Spencer, younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, originally planned a “very different” eulogy than ...

Located on the Horn of Africa, the ancient Ethiopian kingdom of Axum (also spelled Aksum) played a significant role in international relations around the time of the first millennium. At its height, ...

The ancient city of Dougga, found in present-day Tunisia, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Roman Empire in Africa. With its numerous temples, theaters, and triumphal arches, ...

Turns out Toby’s new trick is thousands of years old. A pair of recently discovered fossils from Africa has immortalized a small critter’s 126,000-year-old butt-dragging habit, according to ...