New study challenges beliefs on human brain preservation across millennia
Recent research led by Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a forensic anthropologist from the University of Oxford, challenges long-held beliefs about the decomposition of human brains after death. Fragments of…
Archaeologists uncover 4,300-year-old mastaba tomb in Egypt’s Dahshur
A recent excavation by a joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission in the Dahshur archaeological area has led to the discovery of a significant mastaba tomb dating back to…
Scientists reconstruct face of 16th century ‘vampire woman’ buried with brick In her jaws
Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 16th-century woman believed to have been buried as a vampire. Discovered in a mᴀss grave on the Venetian island of…
Archaeological discovery in Ethiopia reveals human survival following Toba supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago
Ancient humans, resilient and adaptive, faced the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Toba in Sumatra some 74,000 years ago, as revealed by groundbreaking research spanning Ethiopia’s Shinfa-Metema 1…
Century-old British train container unearthed in Belgium
Archaeologists in Antwerp, Belgium, working on excavations for the Oosterweel Link project, have uncovered the remnants of a 1930s British railway carriage belonging to the London North…
Research reveals Westminster’s Tudor horse cemetery as likely resting place for imported elite animals
Three decades ago, an exceptional animal burial ground was unearthed in Westminster, London, serving as the final resting place for exotic horses during the medieval and Tudor…
Ancient Roman defensive wall found in Aachen, Germany
In a bustling corner of Aachen’s city center, Germany, amidst the charm of cobblestone streets and historic buildings, lies a hidden piece of history dating back nearly…
Well-preserved Bronze Age settlement reveals ancient life in England
A Bronze Age settlement in eastern England, dubbed “Britain’s Pompeii,” has provided unparalleled insights into the lives of prehistoric Britons. Known as Must Farm, this site, located…
Mysterious ancient ‘Horoscope’ scroll discovered in Judaean Desert
A scroll тιтled the “Horoscope” has been unearthed in the Judean Desert. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery, describing it as a significant window into…
Archaeological museum unveils unique stele of the twin babies
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens has recently unveiled a remarkable artifact known as the “stele of the twin babies,” marking a significant addition to its “Unseen…