WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Archaeologists found a 1,000-year-old wooden face in Poland’s Lake Lednica. The carving, likely a spiritual symbol, offers insight into medieval Slavic life.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem slammed the “ancient system” used to warn the public of potential weather threats — and vowed the Trump administration plans to “fix” the technology.

They germinated naturally. The Ancient Lotus Park in Gyoda City grows about 100,000 of the flowers. Pink lotuses, with a diameter of around 20 centimeters, have entered full bloom.

Indian weddings, vibrant with tradition, often carry a subtle concern: the evil eye. Rooted in ancient beliefs, it's thought to bring misfortune through envy. To protect brides during this ...

Netflix’s vice president of global ads measurement Julie DeTraglia is exiting the streamer, TheWrap has exclusively learned. DeTraglia, who joined the company in 2022 as it was ramping up its ...

It's widely considered one of the cradles of civilisation. But a new study has revealed that people living in ancient Egypt may actually have had foreign roots.

Residents of a Greek aged care home in Melbourne's north-east once made bus trips to visit the Hellenic Museum, but now the museum has come to them.

Science Biology Prehistoric ‘scalopini’ mole fossil uncovered in an ancient Spanish volcano crater They are not related to the delicious Italian dish. Margherita Bassi Jul 18, 2025 10:00 AM EDT ...

Blowing out birthday candles is surprisingly ancient What began as a sacred ritual has become one of the world’s most widespread party traditions.

A stash of "unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes dug up at a Roman site in northern England has left archaeologists searching for an explanation, they told AFP on Thursday. Eight large shoes ...

Stunning 4,000 years old burial tomb and remains of ancient Egyptian 'wizard doctor' found The tomb of Teti Neb Fu, an ancient Egyptian physician who lived around 4,000 years ago during the sixth ...