Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as long-lasting civilizations, enduring for thousands of years. But which of these societies lasted the longest? It turns out, that's not ...

Oldest countries in the World: The idea of a "country" or "nation-state" as we know it today is a fairly new one, which makes it hard to figure out which countries are the oldest. We can make a list ...

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered new evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas, the Caral culture, adapted to a severe climate crisis more than 4,000 years ago without ...

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start and ended up charting out a path that few others would for centuries. Today, ...

Recent discoveries in an archaeological site in Mexico sheds new light into the beginning of the Maya civilization, and how ...

When we think of countries like Australia, Germany, or China today, their existence seems self-evident. However, historically ...

In this piece, we will take a look at the 25 oldest countries in the world. If you want to skip our analysis of the heritage tourism industry, head on over to 5 Oldest Countries in the World. The ...

Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar calendar in ancient civilization. Marking a massive comet strike as the start, ...

Is the longest-lasting civilization China, ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia? Here's a look at the evidence for each of these enduring cultures. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...