A new DNA research challenges the myth of elite burials in Ireland, revealing a complex, community-driven story behind ...

The Seven Wonders of the World are often seen as the pinnacle of human architecture and the perfect form of engineering, that ...

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 ...

A fresh idea suggests the stone circle may have served as a blueprint for an ancient machine capable ... Could Stonehenge represent forgotten engineering knowledge rather than pure ritual?

Learn possible explanations of ancient engineering marvels through modern-day attempts to recreate aspects of Stonehenge, a Roman Colosseum, an Inca fortress, and Egyptian obelisks. Find out about ...

Standing as much as hundreds of feet tall and made of stones weighing up to 100 tons, Egypt’s pyramids are a remarkable feat of ancient engineering. To this day, scientists aren’t entirely ...

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to Rome, creating in the process an enduring symbol of Roman civilization ...

This discovery opens up new avenues for understanding the engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. If confirmed, the use of hydraulic power in pyramid construction would represent a major shift in ...

Reverse-engineering ancient Roman concrete has for decades now been the source of intense study and debate, with a recent paper by Linda M. Seymour and colleagues adding an important clue to the ...