Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera around 1901, this device was used to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, and even the timing of the ancient Olympic Games.

The texts span a vast expanse of time. The oldest shards date back to the third century B.C.E., featuring tax receipts penned ...

A hiker in Norway made an unexpected archaeological discovery while exploring remote mountain terrain. The find was an ancient device buried for centuries in ice and snow. Officials say the discovery ...

Re-examination of an Egyptian artifact discovered about 100 years ago led researchers to realize it is an ancient “bow drill.” The copper and leather device represents the first evidence of mechanical ...