An ancient map from 400 years ago, known as "La Virginea Pars," may hold the key to solving the mystery of the lost Roanoke ...

Given the small and fragmentary nature of Irish woodlands, it is likely that many ancient and long-established woodlands are not included in the provisional inventory, the report found. The reader ...

Many of Ireland ... circles are ancient and mysterious indeed. Experts believe that when stone circles were built they served many possible purposes including trading sites and gathering places ...

The mystery of Israel’s “Wheel of Ghosts” reopens as new data demonstrates ... comes from ancient Syrian maps and translates to “stone heap of the wildcat.” Modern Hebrew uses the name Gilgal Refaʾim, ...

St. Brigid's Day, celebrated on February 1st, honors both the Christian saint and the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid. It marks the beginning of spring in Ireland and highlights the festival's deep ...

Rome authorities this month opened a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over.

Researchers are now turning their attention to the city’s acropolis, where they hope to uncover more secrets about the function of structures and the lives of the people who lived there. Ptolemais, ...

The ancient DNA (aDNA) at these sites opens windows into population ... Similarly, numerous studies in recent years have provided insights into the genetic diversity of mediaeval populations ...

There is no shortage of stunning attractions to visit while you're in Ireland - from the windswept Cliffs of Moher to the rain-soaked Aran Islands. If ancient history is your thing, Ireland has ...

Authorities in New Delhi have begun excavating two sites after discovering what appears to be ancient temples, following appeals from Hindu organizations. Excavations are taking place under police ...

New discoveries, including remarkable structures and artifacts, have been made in Egypt’s iconic Saqqara archaeological site, a joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission has announced. The ...

Scientists have determined that over the last million years, land formations created by a massive ice sheet have been ...