Thousands of years ago, our ancestors used symbols to track the sale of textile and agricultural products. New research ...

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A link exists between 6,000-year-old engravings on cylindrical seals used on clay tablets and cuneiform, the world’s oldest ...

Researchers investigating how the first writing arose identified the motifs on preliterate "cylinder seals" used in the trade of agricultural products and textiles.

The 2,000-year-old geoglyphs offer clues to the ancient Nazca people and their rituals.

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...

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Scientists have deciphered the world’s oldest map — and they believe it may lead them to the location of Noah’s Ark.

Making the jump from using symbols to writing is considered a major development in human cognitive abilities. Tracing how and ...

A new study explores how kissing evolved with the help of science, tracing it back to early grooming behaviors in ancient ...

The symbols and mathematical operations used in the laws of physics follow a pattern that could reveal something fundamental ...

Scientists have warned that the beloved hedgehog, an iconic symbol of British wildlife, is heading for extinction.