Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the afterlife and helped solve a baffling mystery.

Star Emily Watson and showrunner Alison Schapker break down the characters, plot, and dynamics of the new HBO series Dune: Prophecy in this IGN cover story, which also features an exclusive clip from ...

More than a decade ago, archaeologists began to excavate one of the world’s oldest Christian churches in the middle of a ...

Hellenization under Alexander the Great saw many people assimilated into Greek culture, including the Hellenistic Jews.

Incredibly well preserved dinosaurs at China fossil site were thought to have been buried in huge volcanic eruptions, similar to the Mount Vesuvius that covered the city of Pompeii 2,000 years ago.

The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and ...

Those who enjoy the history of the Roman Empire are well acquainted with the story of Antinous, the young man of ...

One of the most striking features of Renaissance maps are the sea creatures embedded in their cartography. More than just ...