Syphilis originated in the Americas and spread to Europe through colonialism, ancient DNA reveals
The origins of syphilis, a Sєxually transmitted infection that devastated Europe during the late 15th century, have puzzled researchers for decades. A new study, published in Nature,…
Stonehenge may have been built to unite early British farming communities
Recent findings reveal that Stonehenge, the iconic Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain, may have been constructed as a symbol of unity among Britain’s early farming communities. This…
Location of Alexander the Great’s Granicus battlefield identified
After decades of research and exploration, archaeologists have identified the exact location of the Battle of the Granicus, one of Alexander the Great’s most significant victories. Fought…
400-year-old military helmet unearthed in Visegrád during archaeological excavation
Archaeologists excavating the historic Visegrád Citadel in Hungary have uncovered an extraordinary cache of artifacts that feature evidence of the intense sieges and military history of the…
Archaeologists unearth rich Viking women’s graves in Norway with jewelry and coins
Archaeologists working on the west coast of Norway have uncovered a Viking Age burial site at Skumsnes farm in Fitjar. This site, believed to date back to…
Rare portrait of last Byzantine emperor discovered in Greek monastery
The only known contemporary portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire, has been unveiled in Greece. The portrait was uncovered during restoration…
Unique 15th-century wooden clog unearthed in Dutch cesspit
Archaeologists working in Alkmaar, a city in the Netherlands, have uncovered a fascinating “time capsule” dating back to the 15th century during an excavation for an underground…
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Russia’s Siberia
Researchers in Siberia, Russia, have unveiled the 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth discovered by melting permafrost, calling it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found. Yana, a…
Genetic study reveals family sacrifices in 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a unique ritual sacrifice involving close family members in the ancient Moche culture of Peru. Genetic analysis of six individuals buried in…
Ancient Amazonians cultivated maize and raised ducks over 1,000 years ago
New archaeological research reveals the sophisticated agricultural and animal management practices of the Casarabe culture, a pre-colonial society that thrived in the Llanos de Mojos region of…