Archaeologists unearthed 7,000-year-old fire-making toolset in China
Archaeologists have found a 7,000-year-old fire-drilling toolset at the Caoyangang site in Jiangsu Province, China. This discovery marks the earliest known physical evidence of fire-making technology in…
Ancient “glᴀss brain” mystery: how Mount Vesuvius turned a man’s brain to glᴀss
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted with devastating consequences, wiping out the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands. One victim, a man in his…
Archaeologists uncover sacred Inca pilgrimage routes to volcanic peaks
Archaeologists are exploring the sacred landscapes where the Incas once walked during their Capacocha rituals. This ancient sacrificial ceremony involved offering children to the gods on top…
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,…