A study of ancient human DNA from a wetland region in Belgium, western Germany, and the Netherlands yielded surprising information about early British history.

Researchers in Israel led by Tel Aviv University have uncovered commercial-scale viticulture in ancient Byzantine and Early Islamic settlements dated to the 4th to the 9th centuries. In a paper, ...

Once history's first farmers settled down to start a more sedentary life, they began to see the value of close-knit communities. And they didn't just forge bonds with their immediate neighbors; ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Neolithic era marked ancient humanity’s giant leap from ...