Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to diverse and sophisticated civilizations that shaped the continent’s history and culture. This video provides a detailed map-based summary of ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty was the first emperor of ancient China and ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C. He's most ...

Did an entire ancient civilization really disappear without a trace or is the truth buried beneath centuries of mystery? This ...

Ancient DNA from people buried up to 1,600 years ago in Honduras have revealed clues to the rise and fall of the Maya.

Is your knowledge of the ancient Maya as extraordinary as their pyramids?

Versace blends ancient Greek mythology with modern luxury fashion from its iconic Medusa logo to timeless Greek motifs.

May 28, 2025 — A new method could soon unlock the vast repository of biological information held in the proteins of ancient soft tissues. The findings could open up a new era for palaeobiological ...

However, things dramatically shifted after Spanish conquistadores landed in the early 1500s. By 1697, Nojpeten, the last independent Mayan city, fell, and the civilization was largely forgotten ...

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 5,000-year-old fire altar, offering insight into the life of the ancient Caral ...

The story of Ancient Egypt is the story of the Nile. The river’s floods, cycles, and central location allowed a great ...