A professor has confirmed what the ancient inscription on the statue says, which reveals the statue's purpose.

There are lots of features, articles and quizzes covering archaeology and the treasures that have been uncovered in BBC History’s Archaeology section. Archaeology at the BBC is a collection of ...

Recent research has led to new conclusions about the origin of writing with important new understanding on human cognitive ...

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses efforts of Indigenous people in British Columbia to preserve ancient trails.