24/7 Tempo has compiled 25 ancient inventions you thought were modern by reviewing numerous articles and archaeological reports to determine the first incarnation of inventions that are still ...

The invention of paper, which occurred in ancient China around the 2nd century, made for a more efficient writing medium than clay tablets or papyrus, which were popular then.

In addition to rice cultivation, silk-weaving, another ancient invention that originated at the Chengdu Plain, has received a modern technological boost.

The four great inventions promoted political, economic, cultural, and social progress in ancient China. After they were introduced to the West through various channels, they contributed greatly to ...

Ancient Indian inventions such as Ayurveda and Yoga have laid the foundation for practices that the world continues to embrace today.

From sophisticated surgical techniques in ancient India to advanced urban planning in Mohenjo-Daro and the legendary Damascus steel, these inventions demonstrate a profound understanding of ...

Ancient Greece's charismatic philosophers define the civilization's legacy in popular memory. Often forgotten are the technological inventions that set Greece apart from other societies during ...

‘The Invention of Prehistory’ Review: Facing Deep Time Geologists of the 19th century made the case that Earth was far older than previously thought. Historians would have to adapt.

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world.