A massive 7,000-year-old stone wall has been found underwater off the coast of Brittany. This ancient structure is France's ...

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern applications.

A rare 1,700-year-old discovery by archaeologists in Turkey highlights the use of advanced engineering of the Roman-era.

Stonehenge has fascinated historians for centuries. Built around 3000 BC, the massive stone circle required transporting stones weighing several tons from over 250 kilometers away in Wales. While many ...

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known, according to a new digital atlas published Thursday. The last major atlas of ancient Roman ...

Today, we take ice for granted. But having ice produced in your home is a relatively modern luxury. As early as 1750 BC, ancient people would find ice on mountains or in cold areas and would harvest ...