Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...

The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details ...

The heroic days of deciphering hieroglyphics and cuneiform make for great stories, but will we ever see that happen again?

Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar ...

We often take written language for granted– whether it’s texting, reading a book, or scrolling through social media, it’s a part of everyday life. But imagine a time when there were no books, no ...

A New York father and NAACP leader is demanding his school district ditch its new "Spartans" mascot, alleging the warriors from ancient Greece ... moniker represents a symbol of "white supremacy ...

Explore the history and meaning behind the Flower of Life, one of the oldest and most powerful geometric symbols found across cultures and time.

Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces ...

New York Post “This symbol sends ... most others in the ancient world — including access to education and owning property — which was not generally allowed in this time period.