The Djed pillar is everywhere in ancient Egyptian art — traditionally seen as symbolic. But what if it was functional? An engineering theory suggests the Djed acted as a vertical winch system, seated ...

A landmark discovery on an ancient branch of the River Nile may have solved the mystery of how the pyramids in Egypt were built centuries ago. The now dried-out waterway, which once ran through Giza ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Heat Central: Shams on Giannis: “These teams engaged but never progressed even close to a deal over the last few days…. Teams involved believe the Bucks feel they can build a contender around Giannis ...

Dedication: For those who carry us before we know how to carry ourselves. We often tell success stories backward. We start with outcomes such as degrees earned, careers built, and families stabilized, ...

A new study is shaking up long-held assumptions about one of the world's most iconic monuments. An Italian engineer claims that the Great Pyramid of Khufu may date back to around 23,000 BC (not 2,560 ...

There are many ways to construct a championship-caliber roster, and the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are proof of that. The two teams that will clash in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8 in Santa ...

Florida alligators can be found in every county and even farther north. How do they survive when waters freeze? They "snorkel." Enjoy a bit of gator trivia as you stay warm. Iguanas don't like cold.

Travis Gettys is a senior editor for Raw Story based in northern Kentucky. He previously worked as a web editor for WLWT-TV and a contributing writer for the Kentucky Enquirer, and he also wrote for ...

Building strength and muscle comes with huge payoffs for health and longevity, but most Americans still don't lift weights or regularly practice any muscle-strengthening activity. Why? People often ...

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn’t have ...