After much anticipation, we are delighted to publish the second chapter of guest writer Jake Ganor’s spectacular series Ancient Composite Armor. Armor made from paper may seem improbable, yet it was a ...

The Athens-based metal artist has crafted iconic armor from the Mycenaean, ancient Greek, and Medieval Byzantine periods of Greece’s history. Each piece of armor is a testament both to the skill of ...

During excavations of the tomb of ancient Chinese Emperor Liu He, archaeologists uncovered more than 6,000 pieces of fish-scale armor. Made of iron, copper, and leather, this find marks the first ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world's most important food ...

Made of iron, copper, and leather, the multi-material armor scales are the first and smallest of its kind ever discovered in Han Dynasty archaeology. Found in the west part of the outer coffin of ...

Might the ancient Israelites and their wives and children have been conveyed to Japan in these carts? Among the Samurai sect, there is a tradition that their ancient ancestors came to Japan from ...

The year's most exciting discoveries included musket balls fired in the early days of the American Revolution, a lost ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...