On Native American Heritage Day, we examine a long-overlooked marvel of ancient engineering that had been tucked away beneath ...
Aerial view of the temple of Venus located in the archaeological park of Baia, a hamlet of Bacoli, in the metropolitan city of Naples, in Campania, Italy. It was an octagonal thermal building, with ...
Archaeologists have long known that complex societies can unravel with startling speed, but a growing body of evidence ...
The ancient Inca built a complex system of roads that span some 20,000 miles and range in altitude from sea level to 14,000 feet, all without the benefit of special tools or even a formal writing ...
MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...
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16 Wonders of the World Created by Humans

While Mother Nature is undoubtedly a master artist, humanity has also sculpted its own breathtaking masterpieces across the ...
The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...
Discover the remarkable engineering feats behind the creation of Venice, the legendary lagoon city. This video delves into ...
Philosopher and spiritual researcher’s multi-disciplinary study reveals Samrat Vikramaditya and Devi Ahilyabai’s ...
Ancient Aliens wonders if the builders of megalithic structures like Stonehenge had help! Cr. Mactographer This week on Ancient Aliens: Declassified, the show looks at whether ancient builders got ...