Explore the possibility of lost ancient high technology in Egypt through the study of mysterious megalithic stonework found in some of the most fascinating archaeological sites. This video examines ...

A study led by McKenna Litynski, a Ph.D. graduate in anthropology and adjunct assistant professor at the University of ...

Ancient civilizations introduced remarkable technologies that helped shape the foundations of modern society. However, not every innovation produced the benefits people expected. Some solutions ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of chiton, an ancient marine mollusk that has remained virtually unchanged for the ...

Mushrooms have been used by ancient humans for millennia, but archaeologists have only just uncovered their pivotal role in ...

Technology has long been used to facilitate divine contact, to combine tradition and innovation, and to help spread religious ...

In the collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge is a small copper-alloy tool from a cemetery at Badari in Upper Egypt. It is just 63 millimeters long ...

A study led by McKenna Litynski, a recent Ph.D. graduate in anthropology and adjunct assistant professor at the University of ...

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they were made with a special kind of concrete called pozzolanic concrete. This ...

Supporters of the system argue that such demanding routines can accelerate productivity and career success. Critics, however, have condemned the model as exploitative, with some describing it as ...

A lost page of the Archimedes Palimpsest containing work on the sphere and cylinder has been identified in France.