Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ...

Ancient DNA from a remarkably preserved Egyptian skeleton has uncovered a genetic connection to Mesopotamia, suggesting early contact between two of ...

Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...

Island's famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to protect their heritage.

A show at the V&A Dundee traces the many things the garden has been: a paradise; a replica of the world; a sanctuary. What ...

Everything seems to indicate that the Open Championship will not be returning to Trump Turnberry anytime soon.

From Buddha’s enlightenment to colonial battles, these ancient Indian trees have witnessed it all. Discover 7 living legends ...

One of the significant archaeological heritages, Borokuthi, is located adjacent to the bank of the Padma River in Rajshahi city. Built in the 18th century, the two-storied Dutch structure with 12 ...

Smallpox was eradicated in 1977. This amazing, global public health achievement isn’t just a page in a history book or an ...

The nation’s preeminent museum returns a stunning collection to view.

A fingerpost, covered in 12 different species of lichen, has been donated to the Natural History Museum by Exmoor National Park — but they had some trouble getting it there.