This ‘NOVA’ installment explores the possible purposes of strange stone formations found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Keros: A sacred island with enigmatic rituals, an unusual funeral, a carnelian bead from the Indus Valley, weapons production ...

A newly uncovered ancient Egyptian tomb is shedding light on royalty that once ruled the region over 3,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered the massive limestone burial chamber, which has multiple ...

A new Met exhibit, "Divine Egypt," showcases more than 200 artifacts and focuses on the profound roles of deities like Anubis ...

Late 19th century drawing of an Assyrian lion symbol published by French excavator Victor Place. King Sargon II was a big fan of seeing his name around town—at least, that’s what one expert believes ...

For thousands of years, the pyramids of Egypt have stood as the ultimate engineering mystery. Without cranes, engines, or steel tools, ancient builders raised millions of massive stones into precise ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...