In southern Iraq, archaeologists have excavated a remarkable collection of carved clay tablets—ancient records of Akkadia, ...

From ancient Roman structures under homes to Viking jewelry in a wetland, here are some of the latest archaeological discoveries.

Staff Writers Molly Hanley and Rania Woodward take opposite sides in the debate between physical books and e-readers.

The experimental folk group’s gigs are astonishing spectacles – think Viking funeral mixed with a battle from The Lord of the Rings – and their ultimate goal is to whisk the listener off to an ancient ...

After coming up empty at a nearby fossil site, they headed over to McGraths Flat to see if they would have better luck there—and, as it turned out, they did ... have looked like in life.

The blobfish is specially adapted to life in the deep ocean, but it looks like a shapeless blob when ... been dubbed the world’s ugliest animal—did manage to win over the hearts and minds ...

Silver has been valued for thousands of years for its beauty, rarity, and many uses. Today, it’s still a trusted way to invest, especially in the form of physical silver. One of the best options is ...

Teaching world history often feels like trying to pour the ocean into a teacup. Its vast scope and complexity can overwhelm both students and educators, reducing the subject to a fragmented parade of ...

The Ekalavya story from the Mahabharata is well known. Dronacharya, the master archer, is impressed with the skills and diligence of his young pupil Arjuna, so much so that he promises to make ...