An ancient town in Syria is one of the world’s few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have used ...

Melampus, a legendary Greek iatromantis, was a shaman, healer and seer famed for his prophetic gifts and ability to cure ...

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with a new series on Augustus and his successors, known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, the ...

Keshet International (KI) has secured two additional pre-sales for the upcoming “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” a three ...

Paṇini, an ancient Indian scholar, revolutionized Sanskrit grammar, creating a foundational linguistic framework. His work ...

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role — and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival.

Before Darwin’s theory became central to evolutionary biology, it still had gaps that were left to be filled—until a certain ...

Synaesthesia is a neurological condition found to enhance memory and learning. Now, scientists say seeing in colour could ...

A fresh translation of ancient runes is causing experts to rethink their view of Viking treasures. Part of the Galloway Hoard (a buried stash of 11 pounds worth of gold and silver named after the ...

Archaeologists are piecing together the world’s oldest known rune stone. It could shed light on the origins of early written ...