With few exceptions, ancient humans painted the same 32 ... In particular, she is interested in understanding the abstract geometric symbols found painted at many of these sites and understanding ...

Abstract engravings such as these suggest the ability to record and pass down information – a sign of modern human cognition. While other animals can communicate with each other in many ways ...

Ice Age paintings of animals are plastered across caves in France and Spain, and some scientists think that these images feature the world's first written words. (Credit: JoJan/Wikimedia Commons) When ...

A new study finds that ancient Greek ship names carried symbolic meanings that shaped crew morale and identity in Athens’ ...

Before cuneiform, however, there was an archaic script using abstract ... do some of the symbols match exactly, but they also appear to convey the same meanings in relation to ancient transactions ...

Mysterious rock carvings found next to dinosaur tracks in Brazil suggest ancient people discovered ... circular with radial lines and other abstract… Receive a weekly dose of discovery in ...

The title would lead one to expect a scientific analysis and classification of ancient signs and symbols, as well as a digest of the religious doctrines from the eschatology of the ancient Egyptians.

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs. The remains of the intricately tattooed ...

An analysis of ancient “nailed heads” from Spain found some local skulls, likely symbols of respect, and foreign ones, likely symbols of intimidation. Photo from the Autonomous University of ...

Ancient Egyptian star signs were found under a thick layer of soot and dust in the Temple of Esna. The colors in the full set of Egyptian zodiac symbols are vivid after being protected by the grime.