India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage is vividly showcased in its ancient temples, many of which are architectural ...

Think of an ancient empire and you’re probably picturing an iconic site like the Acropolis in Athens, or Rome's famous forum.

These fascinating ancient maps can teach us so much about how our ancestors viewed the world. It’s amazing that these relics have lasted for so long. Imagine pulling up Google Maps on your phone and ...

Discover the 10 Oldest Cathedrals in The World, from Armenia's ancient Etchmiadzin to Spain's revered Santiago de Compostela, and explore timeless architecture and rich heritage.

By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists.

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ancient Greece.

Ancient DNA has revealed links between the cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in an ...

In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight about the ancestry of a man who lived during the time when the ...

Pope Francis' mission to protect older adults continues at a conference convened by the Vatican and AARP to address global aging issues.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Less than forty kilometers from Agra ...

An ancient city was most likely ruled by females living in a "matriarchal society" more than 9,000 years ago, according to a study published in Science this week.