Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as long-lasting civilizations, enduring for thousands of years. But which of these societies lasted the longest? It turns out, that's not ...

Is civilization worth defending? Should we aim to conform to it so that we can be considered civilized? Should we aim to bring our children up according to its norms so that they can also be ...

A new book argues that civilizations built on centralized wealth and power contain the seeds of their own destruction.

If you're reading this preview, it's likely that you already know what Civilization is on some level. A 4X game encompassing the entirety of human history may sound like a bit of a stretch, but that's ...

Jessica is a freelance writer with an unrepentant love of all things sci-fi and fantasy, be it in book, film, or video game format. Hardcore strategy games can be hard to get right, and striking the ...

Could Earth’s crust hide a thriving civilization untouched by war, disaster or time? The legend of Agartha has fascinated mystics, explorers and conspiracy‑hunters for centuries. In this video we map ...

Telling people they’re bigots for taking pride in the civilization that brought them forth better than any other is like taking a sledgehammer to your own soapbox. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is ...

The greatest art exhibition of the 21st century has just closed. Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum stayed open until 2 a.m. on its final nights, June 2 and 3, to admit 2,600 additional lucky ticket winners. And ...

From his earliest gaming memories playing Spyro 2 on the PlayStation, to being obsessed with the swing-out animations in Marvel's Spider-Man, Cameron has always been, and continues to be, in love with ...

It is book week here at Physics World and over the course of three days we are presenting conversations with the authors of ...