During these centuries, a common, unspoken language of symbols often reflected the region's shifting geopolitics, allegiances ...

The ancient Celtic symbols were found near the ruins of a fort built by Spain’s equally ancient Castro culture.

Archaeologists in Spain unearth mysterious Celtic stone slabs, revealing long-lost symbols that hint at ancient rituals. Find ...

But the symbolism of wreaths goes back to ancient Greece and Rome, when victorious athletes wore leafy branches woven into a ...

Emperors and empresses of the Byzantine Empire always appear crowned on their coins. A crowned image continued on early ...

Tattoos have long been more than just body art; in many cultures, they carry deep meanings and are believed to bring good fortune. Ancient beliefs suggest that certain symbols inked onto the skin ...

The awe-inspiring Greek Gods, deeply intertwined with the natural world, were represented through animals which were symbolic ...

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The survey also more clearly revealed a network of paths in the desert, many of which were close to different groups of symbols. The smaller geoglyphs were along ancient winding trails likely made ...

Archaeologists working in Peru, assisted by artificial intelligence, have discovered 303 previously unknown giant symbols carved in the Nazca Desert. The carvings include birds, plants ...