The mythical Atlas carries the world on his shoulders. This one tries to put it under its thumb. The most impressive aspect ...

The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

One of the most important sites in Islam's history has now been identified and surveyed, owing to US spy satellite images ...

In 1882, the British Museum acquired a clay tablet that had been discovered in southern Iraq, not far from the ancient city ...

The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights ...

From maps and pickaxes, it is now possible to discover ancient relics from a distance, as in the case of a recent find.

Pedestrians in Montreal, Grand Rapids and other locations can time-travel thanks to installations that map historical scenes ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists ...

Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and will be President for a second time, according to the Associated Press. The AP called the race early Wednesday morning after determining that Vice President ...

Results are now coming in from states across the US after millions of voters went to the polls in what is said to be one of ...

Fifty years ago, a team at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park made a discovery that turned the world of ...

Huge rain storms caused churning mud-coloured waters which have swept through areas, from Malaga down to Valencia on its east coast, causing at least 63 deaths ...