Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a remarkably well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in ...

These gingerbread tablets are SUPER DELICIOUS and the perfect ancient eat for something modern. The Epic of Gilgamesh is believed to be the oldest piece of literature in the world, and tells the story ...

WASHINGTON -- Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers sequenced ...

Propaganda was perhaps less subtle three millennia ago: it’s doubtful a modern singer would describe their nation’s laws as ...

The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia invented writing around 3300 BC, using the cuneiform script – it was written by pressing wedge-shaped marks known as cuneiform into clay tablets. This was ...