A Jurassic era fossil found in 1970 in Germany is the focus of a new scientific study, which has yielded new insights into predators, prey, and food chains.

A series of strange Egyptian chambers have been found high up a cliff face in the desert.

A new scientific paper shows that the Maya-era Ilopango mega-eruption of 431 AD was unbelievably destructive and that it caused 18 months of global cooling and famine.

Newly acquired Roman altars from a Mithraic temple in Scotland are going on display, revealing new insights into the Roman frontier and the cult of Mithras.

Sumerians used straws to sip beer from shared vessels, highlighting an ancient communal drinking practice.

Meet one of the most important late antiquity kings you’ve never heard of: Gaiseric (a.k.a. Genseric), a Germanic kinglet who transformed his tribal affiliations into a massive realm in the 5th century AD.

Archaeologists have discovered possible evidence of the lost colony of Roanoke, North Carolina, in the form of t

Fingerprints are very important in criminal investigations, but it seems they are also increasingly important when it comes to archaeological studies.

Scientists have recently studied pottery produced by people living across southern Appalachia between 800 and 1650 AD. The unique symbols were stamped onto the pottery when the clay was still wet using carved wooden paddles.

AI simulations and wear analysis suggest a carved stone from Roman Heerlen was a blocking-style board game, pushing Europe’s strategy games back centuries.