Sacrificial sword straddled Christian-Viking divide At first glance, it appeared to be just like any other medieval weapon, however the true significance of this sword has since come to light.

Video above: Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia Four-fifths of the genome showed links to North Africa and the region around Egypt.

Two swords from the Roman empire have been found in a field in the English county of Gloucestershire, and their excavation has led to the discovery of a previously unknown Iron Age settlement, as well ...

Ancient Roman settlement uncovered after rare swords found near Cotswolds village The man who found the swords that led to the discovery of the settlement says he "had a feeling" he would "find ...

In this video, we craft an Egyptian historical sword using a rusted leaf spring. This one-handed sword, a replica of the antique version, showcases the traditional techniques used by Egyptians in ...

Archaeologists discover two 2,300-year-old Celtic swords encrusted with glass and copper in France, revealing ancient cultural networks.

Buried in a Pot, Preserved by Time: Ancient Egyptian Skeleton Yields First Full Genome DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton reveals ancestry links between North Africa and the Fertile Crescent.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers sequenced ...

Ancient DNA has revealed links between the cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in an ...

Ancient Egypt is coming to life in Chicago as Dr. Zahi Hawass, the world's most renowned Egyptologist, brings his Royal Evening lecture to McCormick Place.

A man who killed a 14-year-old boy last April as part of a 20-minute sword rampage through residential streets in London was given a life sentence on Friday.