For a group of paleontologists in Brazil, luck and intuition during a 2013 research expedition led to the discovery of a new species — from 120 million years ago. More than a decade ago, a research ...

Tortoise shells are more than just hard protective armor—they are living, complex structures that grow, feel, and even heal!

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, political commitment, better regulations, and public-private financing are ...

The survival of Greek soldiers in the field will be enhanced, as it will include a new helmet and body armor, a first-aid kit and proper shoes and clothing, which on it will have biometric sensors. In ...

Booing originated in Ancient Greece where audiences booed or applauded a play ... with a display of 320 pairs of gladiators in silvered armor. Most matches employed a senior referee (summa rudis).

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

With dazzling pieces from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, these historic gems may just cost less than today’s designer offerings. The auction features “incredibly rare” historical artifacts ...

As a consequence of this encounter, modern populations outside Africa carry about 2–3% Neanderthal ancestry in their genomes. The ancient populations expanding out of Africa subsequently ...

DAR ES SALAAM, January 28, 2025 — Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to ...

African government, business and civil society leaders met in Davos. Image: World Economic Forum/Chris Heeney From its burgeoning youth population to its expanding influence on the global stage ...

A groundbreaking study highlights that Homo erectus was not just surviving but flourishing in Eastern Africa’s deserts over a million years ago, proving they were ecological pioneers among early ...