Giant “dragon stones” found across the Armenian highlands were shaped and installed by an ancient “water cult”, ...

Massive bronze bells from ancient times have been found across Asia, often beautifully cast and ornately decorated. But what were they really used for? In this AE Highlights episode, we explore the ...

Scientists exploring Romania’s Hațeg Basin have discovered one of the densest dinosaur fossil sites ever found, with bones ...

A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.

Scientists group these dragon stones into three main types: fish-shaped, hide shaped, and hybrid. Fish-shaped stones tend to appear at higher spots near mountain springs, while hide-shaped stones ...

Mosasaurs were enormous reptiles best known for ruling ancient oceans more than 66 million years ago, but new evidence suggests some also lived in rivers. Scientists reached this conclusion after ...

Discover the mysterious world of underground rivers. From the record-breaking Sistema Sac Actun to the famous Puerto Princesa ...

Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.