The heroic days of deciphering hieroglyphics and cuneiform make for great stories, but will we ever see that happen again?

His accounts of ancient Egyptian history were preserved by ancient Greek writers and, until hieroglyphic writing was ...

Experts told Live Science it was probably the proto-Sinaitic script, which was invented about 4,000 years ago by Canaanite ...

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they ...

With pristine national parks, glorious coastline and rich indigenous culture and history, what’s not to love about Central ...

From demon to danger noodle, human ideas about snakes can be as contradictory as the creatures themselves. In Slither, Stephen S. Hall challenges our serpent stereotypes.

The altar reveals the presence of powerful rulers from Teotihuacan who were there at a time when a coup ousted Tikal’s Maya ...

I am holding myself accountable for stating — literally in print — I would be reintroducing the Lost Art of Cursive Writing to middle schoolers.

Archaeologists Unearth an Intricately Carved Circular Stone Used as a Scorecard for a Ball Game 1200 Years Ago Researchers have uncovered many insights about various games played in the past. Ancient ...

Maybe, for now, it’s just the questions you write down. No answers at all. Maybe, over time, answers begin to come.

Research suggests that reliance on digital technology may harm our cognitive skills. Handwriting engages the brain more than ...