In a study published in Archaeological Research in Asia, Dr. Haichao Li and a team of researchers analyzed the earliest Bronze Age meteoritic iron artifact from southwestern China, the largest found ...

Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the ...

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Roman house in Saepinum, Italy, with advanced water technology, rare artifacts, and ...

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 ...

Could ancient humans really have built the pyramids without extraterrestrial help? Or do such questions reveal more about modern anxieties than the past itself?

Stretching across two-thirds of our planet, Asia harbors secrets that span millions of years of human history. From the frozen burial grounds of Siberia to ...

New research reveals how the invention of a crucial Ice Age technology helped humans defend against extreme cold during ancient global migrations.

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

LANZHOU — In the face of escalating climate challenges, China's cultural heritage sites, particularly those in places such as Northwest China's Gansu province, are increasingly turning to advanced ...

The Widmanstätten pattern also hints at how the meteorite was processed by the ancient Egyptians. The cross-hatched texture, ...

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is home to China's largest and best-preserved complex of ancient palace architecture. It manages more than 1.95 million cultural relics and artifacts ...

The copper and leather device represents the first evidence of mechanical tools from Egypt’s pre-Pharaonic history.