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

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

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 ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient civilizations were dropping technological bombshells long before Silicon Valley existed. Just this year, archaeologists in ...

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For centuries, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have stirred fascination. These legendary structures, once towering symbols of human achievement, continue to inspire artists, travelers, and ...

Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more. Gain a new appreciation for ancient Egyptian ...

A fragment of a Roman milestone that was erected along the road Via Nova Traiana in Jordan. (Adam Pazout/Itiner-e) WASHINGTON — As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads ...

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 ...

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 ...