The Battle of Visby was a violent medieval battle near the town of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland, fought between the inhabitants of Gotland and the Danes, with the latter emerging victorious. The Battle of Visby left a lasting archaeological …

Tomb raiders in China were given the fright of their lives when they ransacked a grave in their ruthless search for archaeological treasure. Rummaging through what looked like old sacks containing priceless artifacts, they instead unearthed a 130-year-old …

Egypt renovates monuments in Luxor to invigorate city’s charm Modern construction miracle Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt’s southern city of Luxor on March 10, 2020. Photo: AFP Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly paid a visit on …

Dating back to the end of the last Ice Age, the Shigir Idol stands as a testament to human artistry and ingenuity. The wooden sculpture, possibly once towering above 5 meters, is heralded as the world’s oldest known wooden statue, predating the Egyptian …

The discovery sheds shocking new light on ancient ecosystems. Conventional wisdom has always held that in prehistoric periods when early mammals lived alongside dinosaurs, that those mammals were generally meek and avoided their reptile overlords for …