The Temple of Bastet is rarely visited today, yet it contains stonework that raises important questions about ancient ...

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...

The ancient Inca built a complex system of roads that span some 20,000 miles and range in altitude from sea level to 14,000 feet, all without the benefit of special tools or even a formal writing ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Throughout history, numerous ancient technologies have left researchers and historians pondering the true capabilities of early civilizations. Were they more advanced than we give them credit for? By ...

How did the Romans release wild animals into their mighty Colosseum? How did the massive Hagia Sophia cathedral in Istanbul withstand centuries of earthquakes? And how did a desert people carve ...

According to the study, the nearby Gisr el-Mudir enclosure could have functioned as a "check dam" to capture water and sediment. This would have played a crucial role in controlling the water supply ...

Can modern engineers learn best practices from ancient road builders? Modern road construction often relies on modifying the landscape by blasting through rock, which can result in landslides. Because ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.