Mysterious pits on 2-million-year-old fossil teeth unlock clues to human evolution
The bizarre pattern of tiny pits on fossil teeth, once thought to be signs of disease or malnutrition, might actually hold a genetic key to unlocking our…
Gold coins may reveal idenтιтy of San José galleon, the ‘world’s richest shipwreck
Over 300 years after a fateful demise, new evidence is supporting the identification of a Colombian Caribbean shipwreck as the legendary San José galleon—a Spanish 18th-century warship…
Fried thrushes were ancient Roman street food in Mallorca, not just an elite delicacy
A recent archaeological discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pollentia on the Spanish island of Mallorca is rewriting the history of Roman culinary habits. Researchers have…
2,700-year-old kohl from Iran reveals first known use of graphite in ancient eye makeup
One of the most fascinating discoveries in northwestern Iran is providing a glimpse into the personal grooming habits of Iron Age elites—and it all comes down to…
Archaeologists unearth Ireland’s first intact Roman pot at Drumanagh Iron Age site
Archaeologists recently uncovered what is thought to be the first complete Roman pot found on Irish soil in a stunning discovery on the east coast of Ireland….
Ancient DNA reveals prehistoric matrilineal society shaped Neolithic China’s burial practices
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have uncovered evidence of a society dating back over 4,500 years in eastern China, organized by maternal lineage. According to the study,…
Viking-era boat burial unearthed in Norway reveals 1,100-year-old remains of woman and her dog
Archaeologists from the Arctic University Museum of Norway have uncovered a rare Viking-age boat burial on Senja Island, along Norway’s northern coast. The grave, dated to around…
Rare Roman sarcophagus showing Dionysus defeating Hercules found in Caesarea
Excavations in the coastal city of Caesarea, Israel, have revealed a rare 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus from the Roman era. It is carved with a detailed scene of…
Legend of Dutch basin debunked by science: Spanish treasure fleet silver not entirely authentic
For nearly two centuries, a resplendent silver ewer and basin displayed in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum have been credited as trophies of one of the Dutch Republic’s greatest naval…
Ancient manufacturing secrets of the Nebra Sky Disc reconstructed by researchers
German researchers have reconstructed the ancient manufacturing process of the Nebra Sky Disc, one of Europe’s best-known archaeological finds, and discovered the impressive metallurgical skills of Early…