
5,700-year-old cannibalism linked to Neolithic violence uncovered at El Mirador cave in Spain
A new study led by IPHES-CERCA and published in Scientific Reports provides evidence of 5,700-year-old human cannibalism in El Mirador cave, Sierra de Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain. The…

Hellenistic-era Thracian warrior tomb unearthed in southern Bulgaria
Archaeologists in southern Bulgaria have unearthed a vibrant tomb that has been dated to the 2nd century BC and is believed to belong to a Thracian warrior…

300,000-year-old teeth in China suggest interbreeding between early humans and Homo erectus
A recent study of ancient teeth unearthed at South China’s Hualongdong site is revolutionizing scientists’ understanding of human evolution in Asia. The 300,000-year-old dental remains from an…

Ceremonial club heads and over 200 structures found in lost Chachapoyas city, Peru
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 200 pre-Hispanic structures and two ceremonial club heads in the Amazonas region, Peru—shedding new light on the Chachapoyas civilization, also referred to…

Medieval skeletons reveal how childhood malnutrition shortened life expectancy and affected long-term health
New research has uncovered strong evidence that childhood malnutrition in medieval England left lasting physical scars, shaping the health and life expectancy of individuals long into adulthood….

Japanese WWII destroyer Teruzuki wreck found off Guadalcanal after 83 years
In a remarkable deep-sea discovery, an international research team has located the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Teruzuki, sunk in 1942 during one of the most decisive naval…

4,000-year-old teeth reveal earliest evidence of betel nut chewing in Southeast Asia
A recent study uncovered the oldest direct biochemical evidence of betel nut chewing in Southeast Asia, dating back 4,000 years. Researchers used advanced chemical analysis on ancient…

Reconstructions reveal faces of Neolithic sisters buried 6,000 years ago
More than 6,000 years ago, in the Krumlov Forest of South Moravia in the Czech Republic, two sisters endured a hard life in an ancient mining settlement….

3D analysis reveals Shroud of Turin image likely came from sculpture, not Jesus’ body
A new 3D digital analysis offers compelling evidence that the Turin Shroud—long believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus—was likely not created by contact…

2,500-year-old Siberian mummy’s tattoos reveal Iron Age artistry and ancient techniques
A new study has unveiled incredibly detailed tattoos on a 2,500-year-old mummy unearthed in Siberia’s Altai Mountains, yielding unusual insights into the artistry, technology, and cultural significance…