A dandelion is more than a pretty weed. The yellow plant is actually a member of the Asteraceae family and is a symbol of ...

The poppy flower (Papaver rhoeas) is an enduring symbol of remembrance and hope, particularly in recognition of the Armed ...

Nov. 19, 2024 — Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers has revealed new insights into how ancient ...

In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.

In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy, burying the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in scalding stone and ash. The ...

Greece’s highest mountain, Mount Olympus, has 52 peaks and deep gorges. The highest peak, Mytikas is 2,917 m (9,570 ft) and, ...

A charity is trying to raise more than £3m to buy an ancient Lincolnshire woodland. The Woodland Trust said it had until December to purchase Harrison Woodlands near Louth.

Archaeologists have finally deciphered the long-debated inscription on Arslan Kaya, a 2,600-year-old monument in western ...

A 2,600-year-old inscription engraved on a monument in Turkey, known as Arslan Kaya or “lion rock,” has been deciphered, ...

USF study uncovers hallucinogenic use in Egyptian rituals, highlighting the role of Bes mugs in ancient ceremonies.

The ocean was brought into the heart of Rome. Ships rammed one another, sailors boarded the enemy's vessels and fought with ...