From female scientists whose work was credited to men to ancient high priestesses, these women truly changed history-but were also overlooked by it.

In one of the most ancient areas of the world, warfare has again erupted, ushering in new fears and uncertainties. The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it ...

In southern Russia, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient board game that may hold the key to the origins of chess.