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Greek protesters in Thessaloniki wave flags and banners during a rally against the use of the term "Macedonia" for the neighboring country's name on Jan. 21. Greek authorities argue that the name Macedonia might suggest that Skopje has territorial claims to the northern Greek region of the same name with Thessaloniki as its capital.

For Two Countries, The Dispute Over Macedonia's Name Is Rooted In National Identity

Alexander the Great is central to identity in Greece and Macedonia, which are quarreling over Macedonia's name — and bragging rights to the 4th century B.C. military genius.

Egyptologists say that these markings on a predynastic male mummy, revealed using infrared imaging, are tattoos showing two animals.

Some Of The Oldest-Ever Tattoos Found On Egyptian Mummies

Thanks to new technology, archaeologists in the British Museum have just discovered what they say are the earliest-known body art displaying figures.

Researchers have found that remains buried at Stonehenge thousands of years ago may have originated in the Preseli Mountains.

Builders Of Stonehenge May Have Been From Wales, More Than 100 Miles Away

An analysis of bones excavated from the ancient site reveals that some of the people buried there were from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.

Actor Roger Moore, who played secret agent James Bond in the '70s and '80s, holds a martini. A new book written by a former CIA officer details how restaurants and cafes "are in many ways the lifeblood of espionage."

Eat, Drink And Be Wary: Ex-CIA Officer Reveals How Eateries Are Key To Spycraft

"Restaurants and cafés are in many ways the lifeblood of espionage," says Amaryllis Fox in a new book. They're ideal places to clandestinely meet people with access to a government or terrorist group.

Why All Parents Should Talk With Their Kids About Social Identity

A new survey from Sesame Workshop suggests when it comes to talking with kids about things such as race, class and gender, many parents have work to do.

The skull of a new species of ancient ape, Junzi imperialis, an extinct gibbon from China.

Long-Extinct Gibbon Found Inside Tomb Of Chinese Emperor's Grandmother

A Chinese tomb has turned up evidence of a new species of long-extinct ape. The gibbon, called Junzi imperialis, lived and died alongside its imperial human caretaker.

On Wednesday, the U.S. will return 3,800 ancient artifacts to Iraq. This July 2016 photo shows a tablet from southern Iraq which used by a child learning to write more than 3,600 years ago.

Hobby Lobby's Smuggled Artifacts Will Be Returned To Iraq

Antiquities were shipped from dealers to the Oklahoma-based chain of arts and crafts stores. But on Wednesday, federal authorities will give the ancient objects back to Iraq.

Lifelike clay soldiers at the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an, northwestern China. The first figures were reconstructed by archaeologist Zhao Kangmin, who died Wednesday.

Archaeologist Who Uncovered China's 8,000-Man Terra Cotta Army Dies At 82

Zhao Kangmin reconstructed the first warriors after farmers digging a well stumbled on fragments in 1974. They were commissioned by China's first emperor — to guard his tomb.

Assyrian artifacts are displayed at Iraq's National Museum in Baghdad in 2016. The $30 million sale of a 3,000-year-old Assyrian relief is sparking concern that similar artifacts will be looted.

Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq

The 3,000-year-old relief fetched more than $28 million at Christie's, more than any other similar work. But some archaeologists worry the high price could trigger looting of other ancient artifacts.

Latest Suicide Bombing Renews Concerns About Afghan Peace Talks

NPR's Noel King talks to retired U.S. Army Col. Christopher Kolenda, who commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and NPR's Greg Myre, about the status of Afghan peace talks.

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