Now, in a study published Tuesday called "Mystery owner of African hominin foot identified," the scientists announced that ...

The inundation of water was more than just provision for crops and fields: the Egyptians called the event the coming of Hapy, ...

A version of the story of the Garden of Eden and the forbidden fruit from the Bible also appears in Greek mythology's garden ...

Pope Leo will encounter Islam and engage in interfaith outreach in both countries. His engagement with Christians will be slightly different. In Turkey, Pope Leo seeks to fan the embers of a dying ...

This tiny fragment belied a find of Biblical proportions. Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed a 2,700-year-old Assyrian inscription in clay that could shine a light on key events detailed in ...

The book Fading Footprints: In Search of South Africa’s First People begins with a death notice from 1913 – a woman called Meitjie Streep, described as “Bushman”, dying of “senile decay” in Kenhardt – ...

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered an ancient Assyrian inscription that may shed light on historical events described in the Old Testament. The discovery, a tiny 2.5-centimeter pottery shard ...

Many people turn to the Bible for guidance in times of both triumph and hardship — but some say it can also serve as a guide for physical health. Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin, co-authors of the book ...

Located on the Horn of Africa, the ancient Ethiopian kingdom of Axum (also spelled Aksum) played a significant role in international relations around the time of the first millennium. At its height, ...

Explorers in Egypt continue to discover new tombs from ancient times, and just a few days into 2025 they have already found a 4,000-year-old grave that is most unique. In fact the individual who was ...

A 1,600-year-old estate connected to the ancient Samaritans – a group depicted in the Bible – has been uncovered in Israel. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook ...