Sumerians used advanced ancient technology to engineer bitumen with fibers and minerals, revealing sophisticated material science.

A long-overlooked Ancient Egyptian tool is now reshaping what archaeologists know about the origins of human engineering. A ...

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

Archaeologists uncover a rare lead pipeline in Petra’s ancient aqueduct, revealing new insights into Nabataean engineering.

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

According to the study, the nearby Gisr el-Mudir enclosure could have functioned as a "check dam" to capture water and sediment. This would have played a crucial role in controlling the water supply ...

Explore the inside of Egypt’s Red Pyramid as we descend through a narrow shaft, uncover its unusual acoustic chambers, and examine theories that it may have functioned as more than a royal tomb, ...