Researchers have linked symbolism to writing, bridging prehistory and history in a significant study of human thought ...

The 2,000-year-old geoglyphs offer clues to the ancient Nazca people and their rituals.

More Christophe Ena/AP In a traditional ritual, Dumas consecrated the bells with holy water and a branch of ... The rooster, ...

Approaching artistic 'transactions' in this way provides a methodological framework that, although unable to conclusively determine the origin of each symbol, can lead to insights on cultural exchange ...

Scientists have started to decode mysterious symbols found on 5,000-year-old cylinder seals to trace the invention of writing ...

The Historian recounted the fascinating evolution of timekeeping devices from the early sun dials to modern smart watches.

Research suggests ancient Mesopotamian trade symbols found on cylinder seals contributed to the development of proto-cuneiform writing.

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to Rome, creating in the process an enduring symbol of Roman civilization ...

Researchers from the University of Bologna have unveiled how ancient cylinder seals played a key role in the development of ...

The salt deposits are remnants of a time when Mars had liquid water on its surface, and they could offer vital clues about ...

The carvings, mostly enigmatic cup marks arranged in various patterns, also feature sailing ships, symbols and signs.

News of ancient Celtic symbols popping up in Spain might come as a surprise to those who think of the culture as being restricted to territories contiguous with Britain. But in ancient times ...