Scientists have unearthed the body of a 4,500-year-old woman in Peru. What’s surprising is that they found not just her bones ...

The shift from ancient to modern metropolises often leaves historians and curious minds asking: which are the oldest ...

For decades, the oldest rock in the United States was considered Morton Gneiss, although a new contender has recently been ...

Guatemala: Archaeologists in northern Guatemala have discovered a Mayan city dating back to more than 2,800 years, providing ...

Photos show the ancient circular structure where elites would set fire to offerings of beads, food or other items.

The ancient site is believed to be one of the earliest and most significant ceremonial centers of the Maya civilization in ...

According to a controversial new study the world's oldest star map, known as the Star Manual of Master Shi, was created in ...

Several years ago, two African American women, Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, decided to do some research on the history of ...

An international team of archaeologists discovered an ancient Maya city in a northeastern area of Guatemala known for its ...

LOS ANGELES, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Towering Terracotta Warriors and ornate chariots showcase the grandeur of the ancient Chinese civilization, while mysterious artifacts from the Shimao ruins in ...