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A global analysis reveals that most carbon dioxide emitted by rivers derives not from modern plant material, as was thought, but from ancient, buried carbon. A global analysis reveals that most ...

Guatemala's Culture and Sports Ministry In April, scientists discovered a 1,000-year-old altar from Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan culture at Tikal, elsewhere in the Peten department.

Tracks from two humanlike species crossing paths in ancient Africa shed light on the tale of our specialized locomotion An aerial photo of researchers standing near excavated trackways in Kenya.

Scientists have identified a new pod of ancient hunter-gatherers who lived near the land bridge between North America and South America about 6,000 years ago.

"We need strong policies on this subject. Cultivating ancient wheat will be a symbolic step in this direction," she said. "These lands have preserved this bread for 5,000 years and given us this gift.

Archaeology & History Three Ancient Egyptian Tombs Are Unearthed in Luxor, Ahead of Grand Museum Opening The 3,500-year-old tombs are believed to have been for statesmen.

Archaeology & History Greek Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Marble Workshop Filled With Unfinished Statues Images of Aphrodite and other female figures have been uncovered on the island of Paros.

Today's WorldView How ancient India changed the world The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

Historians recently unveiled findings about an ancient purple dye factory. Purple dye was valued in ancient times, as seen on the robes of Justinian (inset, right). (Maria Bukin / PLOS; Getty Images) ...

New research suggests a magnetic pole reversal 41k years ago caused harmful radiation. Homo sapiens adapted with clothing and ochre, while Neanderthals didn't.

Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chinese poetry have revealed missing information about the habitat of the world’s only freshwater porpoise Almost 300 ...