(CNN) — This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories. In some cases, ...

A remarkable archaeological discovery has recently come to light. A holy box, hidden deep in the earth for millennia, has ...

Middle school-aged children trample across a grassy field outside their school in the United Kingdom. Maybe they’re chasing a ball or participating in gym class or even just walking into school.

(CNN) — Science is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. Paleogenetics teases out astonishing secrets from DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence decodes ancient texts written ...

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