Archaeologists say they've unexpectedly found a huge Stone Age cremation pyre in southern-central Africa. The discovery is helping them understand the history of cremation.

In different passage, Aulus tells us about some bookstalls he came across when he arrived by ship at the port of Brundisium ...

In the remote northwestern corner of Alaska sits Nome, a frontier town where gold rush history meets otherworldly landscapes that would make George Lucas do a double-take. You know that feeling when ...

One of the best ways to explore the Land of Enchantment's out-of-this-world history is by embarking on the New Mexico Space ...

As the new year rapidly approaches, you might find yourself scrambling for a good New Year’s resolution. Whether you’re ...

There are so many under appreciated wine regions across the world, far beyond Bordeaux or Tuscany. Here's where you'll find ...

Tucked away at the northernmost tip of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, Copper Harbor exists as a wilderness paradise where Lake Superior’s crystal waters meet ancient forests and adventure awaits ...

The oldest sediment DNA discovered so far comes from Greenland and is 2 million years old.

History is filled with powerful empires that seemed invincible until they weren't. Between roughly 1250 and 1150 BCE, major ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Between 128,000 and 186,000 years ago, when ice covered the Sierra Nevada, a lake 100 miles long and 600 feet deep ...

An ancient lake that thrived during the last Ice Age has reemerged in California's Death Valley National Park, after a record spell of rainfall hit the area, the National Park Service said. Informally ...

Astronomers are a step closer to cracking one of the secrets of dark energy—the mysterious force believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion. Dark energy makes up approximately 68% of ...