17,000-year-old skeleton reveals earliest evidence of Stone Age ambush and human conflict
In a recent discovery revealing one of humanity’s earliest known episodes of conflict, researchers have uncovered evidence that a young man buried nearly 17,000 years ago in…
Archaeologist sails Viking replica for 3 years and discovers lost trade routes and harbors
After three years and more than 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) of sailing in a Viking replica vessel, archaeologist Greer Jarrett from Lund University in Sweden has authored…
Earliest use of psychoactive plant ‘harmal’ uncovered in ancient Arabia for health and healing
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known evidence of the use of the medical and psychoactive plant Peganum harmala, also referred to as Syrian rue or harmal, for…
New study debunks Roman mᴀssacre myth at Maiden Castle, Britain’s iconic ‘war cemetery’
A new archaeological report by Bournemouth University (BU) is redrafting one of the most important pages of British history. Long believed to be the location of a…
18th-century brᴀss eagle found in Polish forest may link to Kościuszko Uprising
An archaeological discovery made recently in the Chełm Forest District of eastern Poland uncovered a rare and historically significant military artifact believed to have belonged to the…
High-tech deep ocean mission unveils never-before-seen images of lost WWI submarine
In a remarkable blend of cutting-edge technology, historical curiosity, and deep-sea exploration, a recent expedition has uncovered the most detailed imagery ever captured of the USS F-1…
Sєx workers in medieval brothel: infant burial reveals unexpected maternal care
A recently released study is offering a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse into life inside a 14th-century brothel in Aalst, Belgium. Far from the stereotypical tales of neglect…
Rare winged Roman goddess statue unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall at Vindolanda
A rare stone relief of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, has been unearthed at Vindolanda, a Roman fort south of the famous Hadrian’s Wall. The relief…
Ancient gold ring from Second Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David
A 2,300-year-old gold ring set with a polished red garnet stone was uncovered in the City of David in Jerusalem, shedding more light on the wealth and…
Rare facial tattoos discovered on 800-year-old South American mummy
A recent discovery from the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography at the University of Turin introduced new data on South American tattooing practices during ancient times. Right…