450,000-year-old human tooth unearthed in Qaleh Kurd Cave, Iran
A collaborative team of French and Iranian archaeologists has unearthed evidence of early human occupation in Iran’s Central Plateau. Qaleh Kurd Cave in Iran The discovery at…
New study reveals the first English settlers in North America ate dogs with indigenous ancestry
A recent study published in American Antiquity by researchers from the University of Iowa revealed that the first English settlers to arrive in North America resorted to…
More than 2000 silver coins from the 12th century discovered in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
In a picturesque countryside near Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, a woman’s casual stroll through a field unearthed a cache of over 2,000 medieval coins. Some of the…
Children’s graffiti depicting gladiators found in Pompeii
During recent excavations in Pompeii, archaeologists have uncovered ancient graffiti believed to have been made by children, depicting scenes of gladiator battles and other imagery. Graffiti uncovered…
Ancient Egyptian doctors tried to treat cancer 4,000 years ago
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, researchers have unveiled evidence suggesting that ancient Egyptians, more than 4,000 years ago, may have attempted…
17th century coin hoard unearthed in Wettin, Germany
During construction work at a farmstead in the town of Wettin, Germany, archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt (LDA) discovered a hoard…
Cache of ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota, archaeologists say
The Wisconsin Historical Society, in partnership with Native Nations in Wisconsin, has uncovered a cache of ancient dugout canoes in Lake Mendota near Madison. Credit: Wisconsin Historical…
2,000-year-old artifacts from mysterious culture discovered in Kazakhstan
In the Turkistan region of southern Kazakhstan, archaeologists have made a significant discovery of ancient artifacts, including gold jewelry, arrowheads, and a large bronze mirror, dating back…
Study suggests 4,000-year-old Seahenge built to battle climate change
A recent study proposes that the mysterious prehistoric monument known as Seahenge, found in the United Kingdom, was constructed for rituals aimed at extending the summer during…
Wreck of WWII submarine USS Harder discovered in South China Sea
The remains of the USS Harder, a distinguished American submarine lost during World War II, have been located in the South China Sea. The submarine, which sank…