Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.

Researchers studying Peru's ancient Nazca Lines used artificial intelligence to uncover four more geoglyphs etched into the country's Nazca desert.

Now, a team from the University of Bologna in Italy has linked symbols on ancient Mesopotamian seals with an archaic visual communication system called proto-cuneiform; an art form which would in ...

Crocodiles have lived in the Nile River for thousands of years. In ancient Egyptian religion, crocodiles were worshipped and often sacrificed to the crocodile god Sobek as part of a bizarre cult ...

The sacred yellow serpents of Asclepius, the porieas, symbolized healing, renewal, divine power in ancient Greek medical and ...

Celtic symbols can be beautifully intricate and in some cases filled with intense mystery as to the various meanings behind them. The symbols held incredibly meaningful powers in the lives of ...

While in the museum's cultural and creative product section, its miniature versions — designed as various box collectibles — ...

A vase depicting an Ancient Egyptian cult fertility god was found by researchers, full of traces of hallucinogens.

It will explore whether the symbols found on these seals indicate political affiliation, trade relationships, cultural exchange, or other forms of interaction among these ancient empires. By examining ...

Artificial intelligence can help solve history’s great mysteries including uncovering Peruvian geoglyphs etched into the Nazca desert that date back to between 500 BC and 500 AD.