Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.

Breard's interest in Chinese scientific history was ignited by Chinese Mathematics: A Concise History, a book that chronicles ...

New secrets have been revealed about bathing culture in ancient Pompeii. Researchers have found mineral deposits under lava ...

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on what the ...

New excavations at Agios Georgios of Pegeia reveal how Roman trade, ritual, and harbor construction shaped life in Cyprus.

This video explores the historical timeline of Roman numerals and clarifies how they relate to the era of Jesus, separating ...

More than 59 different primate species have been observed participating in some kind of same-sex behaviors, making it ...

The find places north-east England firmly within Roman Britain's industrial heartland and suggests a level of economic sophistication previously unrecognized in this frontier region. The discovery ...

The number of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation has reached an all-time high, according to a massive running study. Data from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) shows ...

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A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian's Wall, has shown that the occupants were infected by three types of intestinal parasite—roundworm, whipworm, and ...