The Temple of Bastet is rarely visited today, yet it contains stonework that raises important questions about ancient ...

For decades, Egypt’s pyramids have stood as stoic marvels of ancient ingenuity. Historians have debated for a long time how civilizations with no modern-day equipment managed to haul these humongous ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Anand Mahindras social media post praising Tamil Nadus Brihadisvara Temple as the worlds most sophisticated ancient ...

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

The ancient Inca built a complex system of roads that span some 20,000 miles and range in altitude from sea level to 14,000 feet, all without the benefit of special tools or even a formal writing ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.

Can modern engineers learn best practices from ancient road builders? Modern road construction often relies on modifying the landscape by blasting through rock, which can result in landslides. Because ...