The Sumerians of Mesopotamia are considered the world's oldest civilisation, dating back to around 4000 BCE. The Sumerians ...

From an animal's tusk, it was worked into a small personal hygiene tool, inscribed with a modest wish, and eventually, ...

It has been a pleasure in past columns to share my opinion of the two greatest inventions of all time: sticky notes and wheels on suitcases.

This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads.

When you think of a vending machine, things like snacks, sodas, or even pharmaceutical supplies may come to mind. But you ...

New findings at Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets and monumental ruins, reveal insights into Middle Bronze Age life and ...

Ervin Yoder owns a unique collection of antique and vintage farm pieces. Learn more about Yoder's rare antique assemblage.

Tablescaping and ‘quiet quitting’ might seem novel, but they’re just old habits rebranded. It’s time to set the record ...

New discoveries at an ancient city in Iraq, including written tablets and a game board, may shed light on its hidden history.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought ancient languages to life, such as Ancient Greek and Old English, by demonstrating ...

While the drive-thru window might seem like a pretty modern culinary invention, its roots may actually reach back much, much further than you'd expect.