Discover how ancient climate systems can be understood through the peculiar isotopic properties of prehistoric plant species.

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood. As any local knows, Venice is ...

A team of researchers at The University of New Mexico has uncovered how a peculiar, prehistoric plant might unlock new ways ...

Research has shown that large language models, including those that power chatbots such as ChatGPT, make racist judgements on the basis of users’ dialects. If asked to describe a person, many AI ...

New research suggests that the Step Pyramid of Djoser may have been built using hydraulic systems, a far more advanced technique than previously thought, challenging old theories of ramps and levers.

Did you know the Great Pyramid of Khufu was once 481.4 feet tall? It was built about 4,500 years ago. Today, it stands as a testament to ancient wisdom, despite losing some of its outer layer. Its ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Created : Sep 11, 2024, 00:00 IST 5 ancient engineering marvels you must visit that continue to amaze us! Ever thought of how the Ellora caves were built, how the Moai statues of ...

Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them. From rudimentary walls around early towns and cities to vast fortresses and castles, culminating in one of the greatest ...

Discovery Asia has acquired three episodes of factual series Ancient Engineering, exploring how modern-day structures built in China, Cambodia and India were inspired by age-old discoveries. The deal ...