A flash flood in southeastern Iran exposed evidence of a previously unknown Bronze Age civilization. This episode traces how looted artifacts led archaeologists to the Halil River valley, revealing ...

Long before modern hospitals, ancient civilizations were already practicing surgery, pain management, and even basic infection control. This video explores forgotten techniques used by the Sumerians — ...

Both Egypt and China have such long histories; their ancient cultures are often compared. For example, China's Shang Dynasty ...

Scientists claim that first extraterrestrial contact will be a loud event impossible to ignore, not a subtle signal.

Anthropology and Archaeology Professor Andrew Scherer explores social and ritual contexts of precolonial Mayan violence.

Experts say that American history could very well be reauthored after archaeologists in the country discovered an “ancient ...

The mythical “Cloud People” have descended from legend — straight into real life. Archaeologists in southern Mexico have ...

Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances ...

Themed slot games have become one of the most popular forms of online entertainment, offering far more than simple spinning ...

The Via Egnatia was an ancient Roman road that ran from the Adriatic Sea to Byzantium, connecting northern ancient Greek ...

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.