Archaeologists have discovered what could be the world's oldest three-dimensional map, carved into the floor of a rock ...

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

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The work was found in a rock shelter located to the south of Paris, France, that features prehistoric engravings ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and long-term disability in infants. Among the most common is neonatal ...

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Octopus arms are the ultimate multitaskers, bending, twisting, and curling with an impressive range of motion that would make a yoga instructor envious.