We can split atoms, map the human genome, and launch cars into space. Still, there are objects built hundreds or even ...

Think ancient civilizations were primitive? The evidence suggests otherwise. From computers that tracked celestial events to concrete that grows stronger with age, our ancestors created technologies ...

Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations had many different ingenious inventions. Chocolate was a big aphrodisiac for Mesoamerican civilizations and used for energy. The first earthquake detector is ...

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

The human capacity for invention is unparalleled. We have developed technologies that have allowed us to survive and thrive far beyond the ecological niches that constrained our ancestors. While our ...

All inventions cause the world to react in one way or another. In many cases, discoveries push the boundaries of human output ...

We have built the ancient lighthouse of Pharos out of a wooden frame that we then covered with "ancient" plaster. To achieve a "stone" finish, we then covered the plaster with an air drying clay. We ...

Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is ...

Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever. Discover how Homo sapiens transformed from nomads to empire builders. Witness the innovations – from animal ...

SHANGHAI – TBWA’s Digital Arts Network Shanghai has released three new ‘Ancient Inventions’ animated videos for General Electric (GE), following its launch of the GE Works digital campaign in November ...