StarTalk looks at medieval medicine’s use of leeches and how modern science views the practice.

In a classic example of lucky metal detectorists triggering an archaeological investigation, a group of metal detecting ...

Researchers discovered a rare 15th-century letter from French Spider King Louis XI tucked away unnoticed in a Canadian university library collection for years.

Working on human pus in a medieval castle, Miescher discovered a substance that would eventually unlock our understanding of ...

Alchemy wasn’t just about turning lead into gold—it was a blend of philosophy, mysticism, and early chemistry that laid the ...

Spanish researchers say they identified 124 shipwrecks dating from the ancient world to WWI in the 29-square-mile Bay of ...

The Bay of Algeciras, near Gibraltar, has been home to well over 100 shipwrecks.

The historic café beneath one of London’s most visited landmarks has this week introduced a seasonal afternoon tea menu, ...

From comic books to political posters and a Shakespearean tome, get a peek at some of the extraordinary objects housed in UC ...

Underwater archaeologists diving in one of the world’s deepest lakes think they’ve found something remarkable. They believe ...

Discover why less is more when it comes to lightweight stalking boots. We explore how modern materials offer comfort, agility ...

Ahead of this year’s press preview, a look at how the Costume Institute’s exhibitions and archives—not just the Met ...