Scientists discover oldest known human viruses in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo have uncovered the oldest known human viruses in Neanderthal bones dating back over 50,000 years. In a study published in…
New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals the mysteries of his deafness and illnesses
A recent study published in the journal Clinical Chemistry has revealed the health challenges faced by the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven. A portrait of Ludwig van…
New study reveals Egyptian pyramids were built along a now-abandoned Nile branch
A recent study, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, has unveiled why Egypt’s iconic pyramids are concentrated along a narrow desert strip. Researchers from the…
Archaeologists uncover evidence of threshing sledges in Neolithic Greece
A recent study led by the University of Pisa has revealed revolutionary findings about the origins of agricultural technology in Europe. Details of a threshing sledge. Credit:…
Study reveals ancient Pyrenees farmhouse burned by Hannibal’s forces
Recent archaeological findings have uncovered the charred remains of an Iron Age settlement in the Pyrenees, believed to have been destroyed by Carthaginian forces led by General…
Remains of revolutionary war barracks unearthed at Colonial Williamsburg
Archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg have unearthed the remains of a military barracks dating back to the American War of Independence. A revolutionary war barracks unearthed at Colonial…
Medieval pagans imported horses from Scandinavia for last sacrificial rites in Europe
In a new study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence that pagan tribes in the Baltic region imported horses from Christianized Scandinavia…
Archaeologists discover three 1,800-year-old tombs filled with Han Dynasty treasures in China
Archaeologists in Rizhao, a city on China’s east coast, have uncovered three ancient tombs estimated to be around 1,800 years old, dating back to the Han Dynasty….
Archaeologists unearth 600-year-old medieval burials and artifacts in Vilnius, Lithuania
Archaeologists have uncovered two graves from the 13th and 14th centuries in Vilnius’ Verkiai Regional Park, Lithuania. Archaeologists unearthed two 600-year-old graves with a crown, jewelry and…
Ancient statue head of Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, unearthed in Laodicea
A 2100-year-old statue head of Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, has been unearthed during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in the southwestern…