ancient world
Archeologists had been doubtful since no such ship had ever been found.
Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.
Did a poorly understood ancient civilization somersault over charging bulls?
Through calculated use of gossip, women, non-citizens, or slaves wielded a potent weapon against those who wronged them.
The same 32 symbols show up in prehistoric European cave art.
Have we turned the corner of a cold winter?
Hi-tech imaging again reveals a hidden chapter of human history.
Some things have always been worth celebrating.
Evolution doesn't clean up after itself very well.
They're positioned as they are for a good reason.
The gem lapis lazuli is the source of luminescent blue in manuscript illustrations.
The Israeli historian has plenty to say.
Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here's what we know.
The great mythologist reminds us that our bliss is part of our suffering.
The ancients had a cornucopia of holidays and festivities.
The Nazis actively searched for Atlantis, seeing it as important to their mythology.
Christmas has many pagan and secular traditions that early Christians incorporated into this new holiday.
Dozens of mummified cats were dug up this week. This isn't as shocking as you might think.
Culture determines how mental illness or aberrant mental behavior is viewed and dealt with.
These great thinkers remind us that taking an unpopular, bold stance might not be madness.