A team of archaeologists has discovered in Knossos, on the Greek island of Crete, the longest Linear A inscription found to ...

For example, archaeology demonstrates connections between Minoan Crete and Egypt from at least as early as the period known as Early Minoan II, the second stage of their history. Furthermore, many ...

For hundreds of years historians, geologists, scientists and archaeologists have been trying to discover how Minoan civilization came to an end. Credit: w_lemay. CC BY 2.0/flickr For hundreds of years ...

The Minoan civilisation put the island on the map in the Bronze Age, leaving behind ancient palaces, temples and exquisite artworks (don't miss Heraklion's archaeological museum). Much later ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...

The zoo recently announced the births of various animals, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. Some of these births are also a positive sign for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife ...

They do this to grow and remove parasites. Snakes are exclusively carnivorous, meaning that they only eat other animals — and in some cases, eggs. Their diets range widely. Larger snakes like ...

The monkeys offer a tantalizing opportunity for scientists hoping to observe animal behavior as close to the wild as they can get, while also having ready access to the monkeys’ brains ...