As the cradle of democracy, rational philosophy and theater, Greece laid the foundations of Western thought. It influenced ...

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A list for history lovers, curious minds and anyone fascinated by lost empires, ancient power and the stories that still ...

A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

The study included samples from the 15th-century Incan site of Machu Picchu. (Photo by) Lars Fehren-Schmitz, associate professor of anthropology, is a co-senior author on the paper, which he said is ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The narrative of civilization’s rise and fall is often illustrated with grand achievements and epic downfalls, but one of the most understated ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An estimated 90 percent of human Amazonian history is lost within the jungle itself. A new discovery has ...

In this inaugural episode of Ancient Civilizations, we explore the Garden of Eden with several scholars who have peered past the accepted tales to reveal a forgotten history of the birth of humanity.