Pope Francis, who rose from modest means in Argentina to become the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, died on Monday ...

Pope Francis talks about gays saying he wouldn't judge priests for their sexual orientation in a remarkably open and ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.

Two metal detectorists in Romania uncovered a trove of centuries-old silver jewelry, providing evidence of an ancient settlement in the region.

When digging through the rubble of an ancient church foundation, archaeologists found something unexpected. As crews in Rome ...

The boar's tusk helmet, unearthed from a tomb near Pylos, Greece, offers a fascinating glimpse into warrior culture dating ...

A manuscript discovered in the Judean desert contains trial notes on an intricate tax-evasion scheme that involved forgery, ...

Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...

Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious 1,700-year-old altar whose bright decorations and ...

Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya city-states, became a rival in this network. Previous discoveries — such as the famous ...

Uncover the secrets of the ancient Maya through a newly discovered altar showcasing Teotihuacan's distinctive art and architecture.