Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the oldest known figurine representing human-animal, uh, interactions.
Archaeological excavations outside the ancient city of Megiddo shed light on the area's Bronze Age alcohol production and a potential folk cult.
A new study identified over 68,000 more miles of ancient Roman roads than were previously known.
1,700-year-old ancient Roman burial grounds have come to light in southern France.
The "walking moai hypothesis" could end a long-time debate over how ancient engineers moved these iconic statues around Easter Island.
Not much is known about the mysterious, prehistoric Châtelperronian people, but they did leave behind some tantalizing clues.
Recently discovered stone tools in Turkey suggest the presence of a bygone landmass that early humans may have used to cross into Europe.
There is mounting evidence that after the Romans left Britain, the region's economy didn't suffer as badly as once thought.
Researchers investigated giant prehistoric trash piles to reveal where animal remains came from.
Scientists suggest it may be the remains of a prehistoric hominin that walked alongside Neanderthals hundreds of thousands of years ago.
It seems like braided bears were all the rage at the end of the first millennium.
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a particularly gruesome war celebration dating back some 6,000 years.
Researchers believe it's the remains of La Fortuna, a ship involved in a failed Spanish raid.
A set of teeth discovered in Ethiopia likely belonged to a previously unidentified species of early human-like ancestors.
A new study challenges widespread notions about khipus, intricate cord and knot information-recording systems, based on Spanish colonial-era sources.
Ancient Romans may have worn sandal straps between their second and third toes.
Archaeologists are bringing to light a forgotten slice of Pompeiian history.
As in modern times, tattooing in ancient Siberia was an art that required formal training and artistic sensibilities, researchers say.
Researchers found a way to "make the invisible visible," revealing an ancient drug practice.
The Romans may have treasured the trilobite fossil for its presumed magical or protective powers.
