The study uses the technique of microarchaeology to examine the soil collected from 35 graves at the Skateholm I and II ...

Founded by the Phoenicians more than 3,000 years ago, Sidon lies on the coast south of Beirut, a 40-minute drive from the Lebanese capital. As Israeli strikes continue to pummel the country, the ...

Stone or clay loom weights attach to the bottoms of free-hanging threads to keep them taut. . Since they are made from wood and organic fibers, warp-weighted looms rarely survive the ravages of time.

Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FRANCE 24's reporter travelled ...

A tiny object from an Oregon cave is pulling archaeologists back into one of the oldest and most contested chapters in American history.

Jeddah’s historic markets are seeing a surge of shoppers flocking to the ancient alleyways of the city’s district of Al-Balad ...

Although dressed in ancient clothing, the happiness, sorrow, anger and perplexity of her figures lead people to think of similar, modern situations. "In her paintings, stories take place everywhere: ...

A customer selects pastries at Beijing Daoxiangcun No 0 Store, a flagship outlet of the time-honored brand known for its traditional Chinese pastries, in the Longfusi commercial area in Dongcheng ...

New research reveals how the invention of a crucial Ice Age technology helped humans defend against extreme cold during ancient global migrations.

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

A study led by McKenna Litynski, a Ph.D. graduate in anthropology and adjunct assistant professor at the University of ...

Mushrooms have been used by ancient humans for millennia, but archaeologists have only just uncovered their pivotal role in ...