The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.

People have been getting drunk for millennia. Historical records show that alcohol was an integral part of many early ...

A study by Ali Vahdati and his colleagues, Raffaele Biscone, Roberto Dan, and Marie-Claude Trémouille analyzed the remains ...

In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and fueling conspiracy theories.

For millennia, humans have sought ways to alter their state of consciousness through intoxicating substances, and alcohol has ...

Strong maternal lines recovered from ancient DNA samples at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, along with archaeological evidence of female-centered practice, points to a socio-cultural practice of mat ...

Civilization is built on the shoulders of what came before. Now imagine condensing 200 years of scientific progress into a decade. That is the compression we are experiencing.

Civ III was the first Civilization title coming from Firaxis Games, co-founded by Sid Meier, and the game took a big step towards adding a plethora of new features against prior Civilization games.

As we continue to scan the heavens for signs of intelligent life, we must contemplate what it might mean if we are the first civilization to ever arise.

Longtime ESPN Anchor and Reporter Announces She’s Leaving Network Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California ...