In a fascinating archaeological development, independent researchers in Arizona have uncovered a bronze cannon linked to the famous Vázquez de Coronado expedition, marking it as the oldest known firearm discovered…
Category: Archaeology
Evidence of Long-Term Embalming Practices Found in 16th-17th Century French Aristocratic Family
In a remarkable discovery that challenges our previous understanding of ancient embalming practices, a team of bioarchaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute, Université de Bordeaux, and Aix-Marseille Université has uncovered…
Exploring the Success of Europe’s First Mega Settlements
The U.N.’s Human Development Index (HDI), a widely recognized measure for evaluating human well-being and quality of life across nations, has recently been applied to the analysis of Europe’s first…
Roman Soldiers Recycled Armor on the Frontier
The discovery of a 14kg hoard of mail armor near the Roman legionary fortress of Bonn, Germany, has provided researchers with valuable new insights into the logistics of recycling and…
Early Humans and Neanderthals in Europe
The complex story of human evolution reveals an intricate web of migration, interaction, and interbreeding across continents. The migration of early modern humans from Africa to other parts of the…
7,000 Years of Interbreeding with Neanderthals
A new and more precise analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans in Europe and Asia has provided groundbreaking insights into the timing and extent of Neanderthal interbreeding with Homo…
Archaeological Evidence of a Brutal Massacre at Charterhouse Warren
The discovery of over 3,000 human bones and bone fragments at Charterhouse Warren, a site dating back to the Early Bronze Age in England, has provided archaeologists with an incredibly…
No Cleopatra Sister: Boy’s Remains Found in Ephesos Tomb
In 1929, an archaeological discovery in Ephesos, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey, set off a series of speculations and theories that have persisted for nearly a century. Austrian archaeologist…
Helen Gittos Reinterprets Sutton Hoo Burial Discovery
Helen Gittos, a professor of medieval history at Oxford University, has recently published an intriguing new theory about the identity of those interred at Sutton Hoo, a renowned burial site…
Ancient Italian Skulls Reveal Ancestor Veneration Rituals
Archaeologists Dr. Jess Thompson and her team have uncovered fascinating insights into Neolithic burial practices in southern Italy, shedding light on how ancient communities maintained connections with their ancestors. The…
Archaeologists Uncover Painted Dog Bone at Roman-Era Quarry Shaft
In a fascinating discovery that sheds light on the rituals of ancient Roman society, a bioarchaeologist from the University of Reading, Ellen Green, uncovered a remarkable artifact: a red-painted canine…
DNA Reveals Yemen’s Ancient Crossroads
Recent research, conducted by scientists at Khalifa University in Saudi Arabia, has revealed fascinating details about the genetic makeup of the modern Yemeni population. Working alongside regional and international collaborators,…
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of a Female Warrior in 10th-Century Hungary
A significant and intriguing discovery made by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his team, as detailed in their recent study published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on a fascinating aspect of…
Iceland’s Ancient Literary Traditions
Iceland has a deep-rooted and fascinating literary tradition, which has endured and evolved over centuries. Despite its small population of around 380,000, the nation has produced a remarkable array of…
Archaeologists Uncover 18th-Century Shipwreck in Iran
Archaeological investigations along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran, Iran, have brought to light a fascinating historical find: a wooden shipwreck that dates back to the late…
Archaeologists Discover Evidence for Porridge Consumption in Early Neolithic Denmark
In a fascinating discovery at a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island of Funen, archaeologists uncovered grinding stones and grains from early cereals, offering a glimpse into the daily life…