New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines. Dubbed Homo luzonensis, the species is one of the most important finds that will be out in the coming years, one scientist predicts.

At the 59th UNHRC session in Geneva, a Pashtun representative exposed grave human rights violations by the Pakistani state. He detailed drone attacks killing civilians, enforced disappearances, ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

At the Iraqi Site of Assur, Ancient History Stands at Risk of Destruction. In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment.

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.

A remarkable collection of ancient gold coins discovered concealed within the walls of a French house has fetched nearly £3million at auction. The historic hoard, comprising more than 1,000 pieces, ...

Backup Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard might not strike you as a bookworm. But if you guard him on the court, you might find yourself being stricken in the chest with his shoulder to create ...

xv, 512 p. : 26 cm Includes bibliographical references and index Introduction : chronologies and cultural change in Egypt / Ian Shaw -- Prehistory : from the Palaeolithic to the Badarian culture (c.

AI analysis of Dead Sea Scroll fragments suggests some of the ancient manuscripts are up to 100 years older than once thought. Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory ...

A new analysis of Dead Sea Scrolls that paired radiocarbon dating with AI has determined many of the biblical manuscripts are older than once thought.

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca. 1 of 4 | Pilgrims, including three from Spain, pose with their horses outside the Souq al-Hamidiyah market during their ...