Ancient Civilizations
The World’s Third Oldest Bible, the Codex Washingtonianus, Is Making a Rare Museum Appearance
When the Codex was first published publicly in 1912, it caused a controversy because it contained an extra passage in the Gospel of Mark
Animals And Humans Use Similar Tactics to Find Food
The authors think this particular foraging method may have evolved in early humans and stuck around through the eons due to its effectiveness
1,000 Years Ago, Patients Survived Brain Surgery, But They Had To Live With Huge Holes in Their Heads
The practice finally came to an end when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century and decided to make it illegal
The Beer Archaeologist
By analyzing ancient pottery, Patrick McGovern is resurrecting the libations that fueled civilization
Ancient Homeowner Association Rules
What if these meticulously planned communities are not just a modern phenomenon?
The Mystery of Bosnia's Ancient Pyramids
An amateur archaeologist says he's discovered the world's oldest pyramids in the Balkans. But many experts remain dubious
Who Discovered Machu Picchu?
Controversy swirls as to whether an archaeologist's claim to fame as the discoverer of Machu Picchu has any merit
Bodies of Evidence in Southeast Asia
Excavations at a cemetery in a Thai village reveal a 4,000-year-old indigenous culture
Snapshot: Hong Kong, China
A forward-thinking city with ancient traditions
Unlocking Mysteries of the Parthenon
Restoration of the 2,500-year-old temple is yielding new insights into the engineering feats of the golden age's master builders
The Mystery of Tikal
An ancient Mayan city, once hidden by overgrown jungle, evokes a childlike sense of wonder
Machu Picchu’s Ancient Beauty
The “lost city of the Incas” has captivated visitors with its magnificent setting and detailed stonework
Understanding the Lasting Allure of the Rosetta Stone
An Egyptologist explains the importance of the artifact
Jewel of the Jungle
Traveling through Cambodia, our writer details the history and archaeology of Angkor's ancient temples
Ancient Rome's Forgotten Paradise
Stabiae's seaside villas will soon be resurrected in one of the largest archaeological projects in Europe since World War II
Rome Reborn
Archaeologists unveil a 3-D model of the great city circa A.D. 400
The New World's Oldest Calendar
Research at a 4,200-year-old temple in Peru yields clues to an ancient people who may have clocked the heavens
City of the Imagination
Andrew Lawler, author of "Raising Alexandria" talks about the hidden history of Egypt's fabled seaside capital
The Mystery of Easter Island
New findings rekindle old debates about when the first people arrived and why their civilization collapsed
Interview with Elizabeth Wilson, Author of "The Queen Who Would Be King"
Wilson discusses what drew her to study the pharaoh, and Hatshepsut's enduring allure
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