In 1849 archaeologists found 14 clay tablets with cuneiform writing during excavations in Iraq, the translation of these tablets tell the story about the origins of the Sumerian religion; The ...

Squids first appeared about 100 million years ago and quickly rose to become dominant predators in the ancient oceans, according to a study published in the journal Science.

The summertime is peak season for ancient Greek theatre and the majority of performances present contemporary adaptations in Greek. One upcoming production this July will present Elektra from ...

Earth Science Ancient Rocks in Canada Are Almost as Old as the Earth Itself Rocks older than 4.03 billion years could shed light on Earth's earliest geological history, but they're incredibly rare.

Rice is difficult to grow in the Pacific, so how did it end up in a cave? Archaeologists reveal the hidden history of this ancient and well-travelled grain.

Many of the firehouses are plagued by cracked and moldy ceilings and walls and other foundation issues, the UFA says.

Scientists have found genetic evidence of an ancient group of people in Colombia with no modern-day descendants. It’s as if they simply vanished from the face of the Earth.

On the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationally, supporters say they are secure but also wary and watchful.

The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage exactly 10 years ago. Now, the plaintiff is worried about the future of LGBTQ+ rights.

A decade after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, we asked people from across the country to share stories of what the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges has meant to them.

Archaeologists Say They’ve Pieced Together the Ancient Fragments of the ‘World’s Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle’ More than 1,800 years ago, the thousands of pieces formed colorful frescoes ...

Same-sex marriage marks 10 years of legality with 68% support, as Gallup polling shows growing partisan gap with Democrats at all-time high while calls to overturn the ruling increase.