Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record important ...

The room we are in is locked. It is windowless and lit from above by a fluorescent bulb. In the hallway outside—two stories beneath the city of London—attendants in dark suits patrol silently, giving ...

An analysis of ancient “nailed heads” from Spain found some local skulls, likely symbols of respect, and foreign ones, likely symbols of intimidation. Photo from the Autonomous University of Barcelona ...

Archaeology, folklore, and pop culture all reveal the same truth: the pumpkin is one of the world's most enduring symbols of autumn. Every fall, pumpkins seem to be everywhere. They show up on porches ...