Ancient cylinder seals in Mesopotamia shaped the development of proto-cuneiform writing in Uruk around 3000 BCE, linking ...

Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

where they revive the argument that ancient seals used to brand products shaped the formation of cuneiform. “The invention of ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...

Altering the direction of horns allowed ancient Egyptians to better control cattle and protect ... Rams and sheep were ...

Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world's oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate ...

Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations. Stretching over 3,000 years along the banks of the Nile, this civilization ...

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

The origins of writing in ancient Mesopotamia and beyond may rest on a group of cylindrical seals. A team of archeologists from the University of Bologna in Italy has identified a series of ...

An international team of archaeologists led by Professor Jochem Kahl from Freie Universität Berlin has made an incredible ...