New research has shown that the symbols used by the ancient Picts, who lived in Scotland from AD 300-843, were an actual written language, rather than just symbology. What historians know of the Picts ...

A 40,000-year-old mammoth figurine bears markings that researchers say might be an early precursor to writing. - Hildegard Jensen/Universität Tübingen Symbols and markings carved into tools and ...

Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world’s oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate designs left behind by engraved cylindrical seals that were rolled across clay ...

It’s more than idle doodling, and the meaning is unclear. But there’s one thing researchers are sure of: The insect, ear of corn, inverted fish and other symbols inscribed on an ancient stone slab is ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. The Aztec didn't use SMS, emails or any form of communication that we do today. Instead, the Mexica ...

Symbols and markings carved into tools and figurines by Stone Age humans over 40,000 years ago could be an ancient precursor to writing, according to a new analysis. The marks, found on 260 artifacts ...