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

Wisconsin Historical Society researchers have uncovered 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, some of which are thousands of ...

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

In today's world, understanding and appreciating the history and culture of ancient civilizations can strengthen national and cultural identity while fostering connections between nations and cultures ...

American writers misleadingly interpreted Egypt's past to argue that slavery was a divinely sanctioned institution ...

THE OLDEST LIVING CITY IN THE AMERICAS. THIS IS CUSCO, PERU, THE CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE. IT’S ALIVE AND IT’S UP THERE AT 11,000FT. THE ELEVATION IS MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS DENVER. BUT ...

On August 27, 1908, the small town of Folsom, New Mexico, with a population of roughly 250 people, was hit by a catastrophic ...

A multitude of mysteries remain unsolved about the ancient Greek world, providing more questions than answers.

A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

When we think of exhibits of ancient civilizations, our minds inevitably turn to ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks or Romans. While these associations are understandable, they reflect a ...

Explore how ancient accounting systems from Sumeria to Greece tracked trade, taxes, and resources, shaping early economies ...