New research reveals that Central Asia’s rugged terrain was molded by the vanished Tethys Ocean, millions of years before the ...

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That makes Liang Metanduno the home of the oldest known artwork in the world, beating the previous contender (a Neanderthal ...

Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

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Explore the unfolding history of Asia through a detailed political and relief map, highlighting key events and geographical ...

An ancient handprint in a cave on an Indonesian island may be the oldest known rock art, created at least 67,800 years ago.