Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

What did a signature mean in the ancient world, and how much can we trust what they seem to tell us? by Sarah E. Bond March 30, 2023 April 1, 2023.

A multidisciplinary team of researchers, including archaeologists, have analyzed the DNA of fish remains from Roman fish ...

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.

An analysis of a 2,300-year-old text and coins has helped researchers decipher ancient recipes for bronze, including two linguistically elusive ingredients. Skip to content.

In collaboration with Indigenous elders and ritual specialists, archaeologists have shed light on the meaning of ancient rock art from the Amazon rainforest in a study.. A trio of researchers has ...