Did the first civilization arise in Mesopotamia, or elsewhere? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. But evidence uncovered in the past ...

India boasts one of the most ancient civilizations on the planet, with a history dating back to nearly 10,000 years. However, However, according to the World Population Review, India is not the ...

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start and ended up charting out a path that few others would for centuries. Today, ...

In this piece, we will take a look at the 25 oldest countries in the world. If you want to skip our analysis of the heritage tourism industry, head on over to 5 Oldest Countries in the World. The ...

For most archaeologists, discovering a single ancient artifact is probably a thrilling experience. Finding three? A monumental moment. 10? A dream come true. The team separated the discovery into two ...

The People’s Republic of China is the world’s largest country in terms of population and the world’s largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. China is also one of the oldest countries in ...

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Researchers in Taiwan have discovered what the believe is the island's oldest civilization, dating back about 20,000 years and belonging to a pygmy-like people that came from China, ...

A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

The world's oldest mummies are buried in modern-day northern Chile. They've endured the last 7,000 years remarkably well. They've remained well-preserved — until recently, when some of the mummies ...