New research suggests that the Romans may have used an ancient machine gun-like weapon, the polybolos, during the Siege of ...

The researchers tested the tar against Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of skin infections, and Escherichia coli, a ...

Norway’s elite soldiers hide in snow caves from drones. Why this method is becoming crucial again and what role Russia plays in it.

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.

Burned crusts on ancient pottery reveal that Stone Age people cooked fish together with berries, seeds, and other plants.

For more than 200 years, Indiana University has been at the forefront of disciplines that explore what makes us human, producing world-class musicians and performers along with leading scholars in ...

This month's new moon occurs at 9:23 p.m. EDT on March 18 (0223 GMT on March 19) as the lunar disk passes between the sun and Earth. Around this time, the lunar disk is invisible from our perspective, ...

"Discoveries like this are cosmic archaeology, uncovering rare stellar fossils that preserve the fingerprints of the universe ...

Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars ...

Since Universal Studios Orlando opened, the theme park has seen its fair share of thrill rides that parkgoers loved, ...

Two fossil skulls found in central China are prompting fresh debate over when they lived – and where they belong in the human family tree.

For thousands of years, prehistoric hunters across western North America relied on the atlatl, a powerful dart-throwing device, to take down their prey. However, a recent comprehensive study reveals ...