Imagine stumbling upon an object so strange, so impossible to explain, that it throws everything you thought you knew about the past into question. We’re not talking about dusty pottery or ancient ...

A curious ancient Roman artifact has drawn renewed attention as researchers report finally solving the mystery of its undeciphered markings.

A recent study by Dr. Georges Mouamar and his colleagues investigated the largest assemblage of securely identified rattles in the Near East. The findings are published in the journal Childhood in the ...

A bargain hunter recently spotted ancient artifacts, including rings and medallions, that were up for sale for a mere $30. The customer noticed the treasures at a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, ...

Is it a musical instrument? A candle holder? A measurement tool? It’s a Roman dodecahedron—a mysterious artifact from ancient times—and it may have been any of the above, or none. Although these ...