Insights into Maya life through ancient toilet discoveries
To archaeologists, ancient toilets and discarded refuse are treasure troves of historical insight. Although they may lack the glamour of medieval jewels or intricate Roman mosaics, these…
New research reveals new evidence about when, where, and how chickens were domesticated
In a recent study, a team of international experts has revolutionized our understanding of chicken domestication and its journey from the jungles of Southeast Asia to becoming…
Rare Medieval Saber possibly wielded by Turkish pirates discovered in Greece
Archaeologists have unearthed a rusty medieval saber at a fortified Christian monastery in northern Greece, according to a report by Live Science. Archaeologists think the one-edged curved…
The Oscars Snubbed Anime This Year, But Studio Ghibli Inspired One of Its Top Nominees
The Oscars ultimately snubbed anime at this year’s awards, but one of its top nominees was actually inspired by Studio Ghibli. 2024 was a mᴀssive year for…
How The Until Dawn Movie’s Wendigos Compare To The Video Games
Although Until Dawn’s trailer promises a story that only slightly resembles the cult video game, director David F. Sandberg’s upcoming adaptation does keep one major monster from…
Bioarchaeological evidence of one of the earliest Islamic burials in the Levant
A new study that combines archaeological, historical, and bioarchaeological data sheds new light on the early Islamic period in Syria. Initially aiming to concentrate on an era…
Pre-historic Wallacea – a melting pot of human genetic ancestries
The Wallacean islands, situated amidst the deep sea waters separating Asia and Oceania, have long been isolated from the surrounding regions. However, these tropical islands played a…
Wreck of 340-year-old royal warship discovered off the English coast
The wreck of one of the most renowned ships of the 17th century, which sank 340 years ago while transporting the future King James II and VII,…
Scream 7 Has The Perfect Way To Pay Off Samara Weaving’s Opening Kill Confusion In Scream 6
Although Scream 7’s story faces an uphill battle thanks to behind-the-scenes issues, the sequel at least has a perfect way to play off Scream VI’s opening scene…
65,000 year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ suggest a system of prehistoric communication
A tool dating back 65,000 years, often likened to a ‘Swiss Army knife’ of the prehistoric era, is shedding light on the extent of early human knowledge-sharing,…