In recent years, a remarkable discovery has captivated the world of archaeology and technology enthusiasts alike: an ancient ...

Throughout history, there have been intriguing references in ancient texts to devices and mechanisms that bear a striking ...

Many Ancient Greek inventions, created many centuries ago, still play an incredibly large role in our daily lives today.

A new study challenges widespread notions about khipus, intricate cord and knot information-recording systems, based on ...

Firebricks have an ancient history but could be part of clean energy's future. Researchers estimate it could save $1 trillion on energy storage.

A new study found that a major shift in ancient human tool technology may be explained by massive environmental instability, offering lessons for today.

Sometimes, clues about ancient technology are hidden in the most mundane things. In this case, Tel-Aviv University archaeologist Erez Ben-Yosef and his colleagues went rummaging through heaps of ...

5 ancient technologies that outshined modern inventions When we think of modern innovations, we often picture digital devices, advanced medicine, or sleek engineering.

Google DeepMind has unveiled new artificial-intelligence software that could help historians recover the meaning and context behind ancient Latin engravings.

Xi'an in northwest China, where the ancient Silk Road began, now symbolizes China's fusion of heritage and innovation. Part ...