By working closely with the objects, students will learn how to become archeological detectives and engage with the process ...

A new radiocarbon study has clarified the timing of the colossal Thera eruption, placing it before Egypt’s New Kingdom.

Tucked under London’s Palace of Westminster— one of the most famous structures in the city and home to the Houses of ...

Pompeii: The Exhibition is now at the Arizona Science Center, featuring artifacts and multimedia displays that bring the ...

As far as kitchen staples, you don’t really get much better than olive oil. It can do it all—jazz up a salad, sauté vegetables, add a nice crisp to some noodles, and more. Humans have been using olive ...

Last month, divers off the coast of South Korea retrieved 87 bowls and cups from the dark, swirling waters. The objects were ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year ...

A dystopian future where advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems replace human decision-making has long been a trope of ...

An immense Bronze Age settlement has emerged from the Kazakh Steppe, revealing a surprisingly urban and industrial society ...

Participants of the First International Congress, held at the Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan, reflected on the ...

The National Palace Museum of Korea, located in Seoul at the main palace Gyeongbokgung, is celebrating two decades of ...