The 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism found in an ancient Greek shipwreck has been dubbed the “first computer,” using a wind-up dial system to track the celestial time of the Sun, Moon and five ...

Known as the world's oldest civilization, Ancient Egypt, with its awe-inspiring architecture, hieroglyphics, and rulers, has fascinated humanity for eons. Yet, despite significant advancements in ...

Thanks to modern technology, we know more about the universe now than we have at any other point in history. Even though they didn't know much about it, ancient people were fascinated by the cosmos.

LONDON—Our fascination with mummies never gets old. Now the British Museum is using the latest technology to unwrap their ancient mysteries. Scientists at the museum have used CT scans and ...