Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

Ramanujan’s insights into pi are now guiding scientists toward a deeper understanding of how the universe works.

Using naturally occurring muons, researchers are embarking on a non-invasive quest to scan the interior of El Castillo.

A catacomb filled with niches for burying the dead was discovered in 1919 beneath Villa Torlonia, a lavish estate on the outskirts of Rome. Unlike other catacombs in the city, this one was used by ...

For decades, one script embedded in the Dead Sea Scrolls resisted all efforts to unlock its meaning. Known as Cryptic B, the code had remained undeciphered for more than 70 years, puzzling generations ...