Archaeologists have long suspected that climate can make or break a civilization, but the emerging picture of past “megadroughts” suggests something more severe: centuries-scale dry spells that can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of history's biggest questions is: "How does an entire civilization disappear?" One can comprehend how an object or even a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Caral people viewed frogs as symbols of water and rainfall. At its height, the Caral civilization included an estimated 30 ...

Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake Titicaca. Known as Tiwanaku, it began as a humble farming village in the ...

LIMA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A small sculpture of two toads, and other water-linked symbols found near the Peruvian city of Caral - once the oldest city on the continent - have helped archaeologists ...

Archaeologists conducting excavations in Egypt's Saqqara region have discovered a 5,000-year-old manuscript containing a "terrifying message," according to The Mirror. Unearthed inside a sealed ...

The Ancient Maya civilisation is celebrated not only for its remarkable achievements in art, architecture and astronomy but also for its sophisticated engagement with complex tropical environments.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Americas’ oldest known civilization had a thing for frogs ...