The Huns, a nomadic group of Central Asian origin, emerged as a formidable force in the 4th century CE, challenging the Roman ...

One of history's biggest questions is: "How does an entire civilization disappear?" One can comprehend how an object or even a city is lost, buried, or destroyed, but an entire group or nation of ...

Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high ...

For millennia, ancient civilizations have left us clues about the importance of living in harmony with nature. Despite the ...

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 ...

New research uncovers how ancient tides shaped the rise of Sumer. A newly released study questions established beliefs about how urban civilization first emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, proposing that ...

The National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico organizes monthly tours to share the country's rich cultural ...

The viral video of the Torenza woman gave rise to wild conspiracies about her origins, and one such claim which has garnered ...

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.