Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest ...

Ancient DNA analysis challenges our understanding of the ancient Phoenician-Punic civilization. An international team of researchers analyzing genome-wide data from 210 ancient individuals has found ...

Study challenges long-held assumptions about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization, one of the most influential ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

A new study reconstructing the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient past adds clues to how early humans left the African continent. Dromedary camels walk through sand dunes in the Arabian Desert near ...

A review of tens of thousands of soil samples from Earth reveals high concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, and lead in the ...

5,6 Investments in research will also need to reach a broader set of countries; since 2016 more than half of all biomedical research funding to Africa went to just three countries (ie, South Africa, ...

By the 1890s, Africa had become a central topic in European diplomacy, with countries signing numerous bilateral treaties that carved the continent into spheres of influence. MAP OF THE DIVISION ...

An ancient civilization on Mars was wiped out by a nuclear attack from another alien race. It might sound like the plot of a science fiction novel, but Harvard scientist Dr John Brandenburg ...

African gourd decorating is a centuries-old traditional art. The craft consists of turning simple gourds into intricate works of art using various techniques and materials. Not only the decorated ...