A new “ghost lineage” of humans found in Africa
DNA analysis shows a 'profoundly different' landscape than we thought.
Tag: archaeology
Ostrich eggshell beads reveal cultural evolution in Africa
Researchers show how cultural changes in Africa over the past 10,000 years can be tracked using the size of eggshell ...
Landmark historic street discovered under Jerusalem, built by Pontius Pilate
It's a finding at the intersection of history and religion.
Humans started cooking and eating starch 120,000 years ago
Mankind has been cooking starches for a long, long time.
Prehistoric stone tools were invented multiple times before becoming a staple
It was a crucial and defining moment in human evolution.
Researchers reconstruct the ‘lost plains’ of now-submerged Doggerland
Researchers are looking to find a 'lost' continent.
Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations
Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.
This legendary massacre may have been started by a children’s game
Talk about eye for an eye...
Did the Maya civilization really use chocolate as currency? New study suggests so
I say we bring back this currency.
Hundreds of children and llamas were sacrificed in ghastly 15th century ritual
This grisly discovery is unprecedented.
Ancient haute cuisine — Mesolithic people had caviar feast
It was a fishy affair.
Archaeologists discover 4,000 year-old-game in rock shelter. It’s called “58 Holes”
People love to play games.
Archaeologists uncover Roman baths in Syria
It's a remarkable find, but it's only the first step.
Chinese archaeologists discover evidence of skull surgery in ancient, sophisticated hospital
It's an important finding, from one of China's richest archaeological sites.
Climate change caused the demise of flourishing Ancient civilization
There's a lesson to be learned from today.
Ancient Gauls embalmed heads of enemies as trophies more than 2,000 years ago
New research is confirming historical texts and artifacts, suggesting a gruesome practice.
Vikings conquered Europe thanks to a technological innovation: tar
Tar may have been the straw that broke Europe's back.
Eight-year-old in Sweden pulls ancient sword from a lake
This makes her the queen, right?
Ancient, “priceless” royal jewelry uncovered in Kazakhstan
Treasure? Yep, priceless, golden, sparkly treasure.
Archaeologists discover Germany’s oldest known library
An amazing finding in the heart of Cologne.
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