Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

Discover the truth! We debunk 25 common myths about ancient civilizations, from pyramid builders to Cleopatra's heritage. Separate fact from fiction and ex ...

Not all ancient stories are just myths... Join us as we count down our picks for the most fascinating Native American oral ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

How ancient antisemitic myths like blood libel and conspiracy theories are recycled as Israel criticism, masking old hatred behind modern language.

Although St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is a celebration of the “Emerald Isle’s” patron saint, the truth is that the ...

While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn’t have been there. These structures are usually made by ...

The Tomb, a windowless brownstone building at Yale University's "academic tomb", is a building where America's future leaders are shaped. For nearly 200 years, Skull and Bones has inducted an elite ...

As President Donald Trump launched a new coalition against drug cartels alongside Latin American leaders in Florida on March 7, he also warned of potential action in Cuba, the latest mention in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Trump will host Latin American leaders at his Doral, Florida golf resort for the Shield of the Americas summit, aimed at ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed ...

“Little Foot” is the most complete Australopithecus fossil ever found. And now we finally have an idea of what this group of ancient hominins looked like Little Foot’s face, however, has long eluded ...