World’s first vehicle? Archaeologists uncover 22,000-year-old tracks in New Mexico
A groundbreaking discovery at White Sands National Park in New Mexico suggests that prehistoric humans used primitive transport technology over 20,000 years ago. Scientists have found drag…
New study reveals Neanderthals faced a population crash 110,000 years ago
A new study has uncovered a major genetic bottleneck in Neanderthals about 110,000 years ago, shedding light on their demographic history and potential causes for their extinction….
4,000-year-old Stonehenge-like circle discovered in Denmark
Danish archaeologists have found a remarkable wooden circle from 4,000 years ago in Aars, which bears a strong resemblance to the well-known Stonehenge in Britain. Stonehenge, one…
Rare Dionysian fresco unearthed in Pompeii depicts rituals and mystery cults
Archaeologists have uncovered a new fresco in Pompeii that sheds light on ancient Dionysian mystery cults. The well-preserved painting dating back to the first century BCE, was…
Early evidence of writing found at La Peña del Castro, Spain
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking find at La Peña del Castro, an Iron Age settlement in La Ercina, León. They’ve unearthed one of the oldest known examples…
Genetic study reveals origin and diversity of Huns
The origins of the Huns, the formidable nomad warriors who changed European history in the late fourth century, have been a topic of discussion among scholars. In…
Ancient “Mosaic House” unearthed in Pergamon
Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Pergamon, close to today’s Bergama, Turkey, have found an impressive Roman-era residential complex known as the “Mosaic House.” This find,…
Lasers reveal 1,000-year-old Indigenous road near Chaco Canyon aligned with winter solstice
Researchers have found a sacred road system near Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, revealing the cosmological and spiritual significance of these ancient pathways. A team from Dartmouth…
1,300-year-old royal flush toilet from Korea’s Unified Silla period discovered
Archaeologists in South Korea have found a 1,300-year-old flush toilet system in the ruins of the Donggung Palace complex. This discovery sheds light on how people handled…
CT scans of Viking-age skulls reveal widespread disease
A new study by scientists at the University of Gothenburg has shed light on the health of Viking-age people in Sweden, showing they suffered from many infections…