Ancient Egypt was a phenomenally successful and rich civilization – but at what cost? Meet 5 notorious pharaohs whose reigns of tyranny and cruelty echo through history.

First comprehensive 3D model of Easter Island's Rano Raraku quarry reveals 30 workshop areas where ancient Polynesians carved moai statues using decentralized, clan-based production methods.

Since humankind first looked up at the stars, they identified patterns in the stars, told stories about them and developed astronomy.

A Victorian witch bottle has been discovered hidden in the chimney of what was once an English pub.

Peru's Ministry of Culture confirms discovery of structures older than Chankillo Solar Observatory, revealing ancient astronomical knowledge predates known timelines in the Americas.

Underwater archaeologists have discovered an ancient port near Taposiris Magna that could finally lead to Cleopatra's lost tomb. This groundbreaking find connects to a 4,300-foot tunnel system.

Ancient monuments left by mankind present an unsolved enigma: why do humanoid statues from many prehistoric sites— fr

The 2,400-year-old Ust-Taseyevsky idol 'underwent racial realignment early in Middle Ages', losing his European looks. But why this medieval plastic surgery?

French archaeologists have discovered a rare Roman bustum burial in Dordogne containing 22 gold objects, Greek-inscribed ring, and luxury grave goods revealing elite culture in 1st-2nd century Gaul.

Samoset, an Abenaki sagamore, shocked Plymouth colonists in 1621 by greeting them in English, and even asking for a beer! Learn how this Native American leader's remarkable first contact shaped early colonial America.