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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The temple is part of the ancient Memphis archaeological site dating back over 5,100 years, at a site that was then the capital of ...

Recent archaeological discoveries across the Americas are reshaping our understanding of ancient history. At the forefront is the Gault site, where archaeologist Michael Collins has unearthed ...

Along with its many other innovations, the Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with never-before-seen features, such as large-scale arches and dome roofs. And many of these structures still stand ...

In sites stretching from Beijing, China, to Altamira, Spain, archaeologists have turned up remains of red clay dating back to ancient times, indicating how the color’s use—and significance—has endured ...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to Ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...