Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt—and it was hidden in plain sight.

"Egyptian craftspeople mastered reliable rotary drilling more than two millennia before some of the best-preserved drill sets." ...

Once again, it has been great year for archeology and historical research. Groundbreaking discoveries were made all over the globe, from Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and the ruins of Pompeii to the ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have shed light on the existence of hidden chambers within the Great Pyramid of Giza, prompting a reevaluation of our understanding of this ancient marvel. These ...

This is an extract from Our Human Story, our newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every month. If I tried to recap all the new fossils, new methods and ...

Learn more about the animals that were living inside the 'lost world' of this New Zealand cave.