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Could Noah's Ark remains be buried in Turkey? New findings revive age-old debate
A researcher claims new soil data from a site in eastern Turkey provides compelling evidence for buried remains of Noah's Ark. Critics disagree, saying it's a naturally occurring f…
Ancient Teeth Suggest Europeans Rarely Ate Bugs—and May Have Been Less Adapted to Digest Them
Learn how ancient dental plaque, Neanderthal comparisons, and chitin-digestion genes show that Europeans rarely ate insects on purpose and were less equipped to break them down.…
Scientists turn yeast found in gut of ancient mummy into ‘very good’ sourdough bread — beer’s next
The scientists have also added beer brewing to the list of possibly mummy-derived food and beverage items.…
This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean
The honors-earning USS "Herring" sank in 1944 after taking down Japanese ships…
Secrets From Centuries of Paris History Are Emerging From Archaeological Digs After the Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire
Ahead of planned redevelopment around the iconic Gothic landmark, researchers are digging into the city’s past, through medieval and Roman layers…
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.…
Archaeologists Excavating a Monastery in Spain Identified the Remains of a 14th-Century Queen—and Multiple Skeletons Buried in the Wrong Graves
The tomb of Elisenda of Montcada has long fascinated experts. But the team was surprised to learn that burials supposedly belonging to a medieval knight and an abbess held entirely…
WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th century shipwreck
The ship, coined "The Porcelain Wreck," is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s, and was found at a depth of some 600 meters, the museum said.…
Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread
An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.…
Pakistan's lost city of 40k people
In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.…
Indus Script (2015)
The Indus Script is the writing system developed by the Indus Valley Civilization and it is the earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent. The origin of this script…
Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts – and make sourdough bread
They also found a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Archaeologists uncover ‘mysterious’ ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem
Rock-hewn passage was found filled with soil accumulated over possibly thousands of years.…
Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find
Kevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster, showing goddess Victoria, has been acquired with coin hoard for £78,000 When Kevin Minto, a lorry driver, former soldier and keen metal dete…
Striped rock dismissed as natural in 1928 reclassified as UK’s oldest cave art
Scientific dating proves streaks on walls of Bacon Hole, near the Mumbles in south Wales, is Palaeolithic rock art In 1912, the Guardian reported on the discovery of Palaeolithic r…
Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt
Offering a rare glimpse into ancient Mesopotamian beer culture and daily life, researchers unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt on a cuneiform tablet.…
Andhra Pradesh government permits ASI survey in Nallamala forests
Andhra Pradesh authorizes ASI to survey Nallamala forests for cultural heritage, aiming to enhance eco-tourism and historical preservation.…
Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption
Liu Bin, former Zhejiang University professor who discovered the Liangzhu ruins, admits taking bribes and embezzlement.…
Have repeatedly told Delhi Golf Club not to obstruct tomb visitors: ASI chief
ASI director-general Yadubir Singh Rawat has been battling demands of access to ancient monuments their use as commercial venues | India News…
Earliest evidence for invasive mitigation of dental caries by Neanderthals
Neanderthal medical knowledge has long attracted scholarly interest. Evidence suggests they cared for sick, injured, and elderly group members, with possible use of medicinal plant…
Neanderthals' ancient toolkit included hammers, blades made from rhino teeth, study finds
Dental microwear analysis, which allows for the microscopic study of surface textures, confirmed that the marks were made after the animals' deaths, ruling out chewing or dietary w…
Evidence of ancient Native American life uncovered near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Researchers were working at the site as part of UCF’s Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project (CCAMP).…
Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history
60,000-year-old dental procedure blurs line between humans and Neanderthals.…
Skeletal remains found 5 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home are up to 1,000 years old: expert
The skeleton discovered by a streamer near Nancy Guthrie’s home earlier this month is from a different era and could actually be up to 1,000 years old, according to an expert. Cera…
Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds
In honor of the 700th-anniversary founding of the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria Pedralbes in Barcelona, scientists opened eight 14th-century graves and studied the 25 people found…
These 600-Year-Old Chinese Surgical Instruments Are Coated in an Early Local Anesthetic—Carefully Extracted From a Poisonous Plant
Researchers say the numbing agent splashed onto iron scissors and tweezers during a procedure. They were found in a Ming dynasty doctor's tomb…
The pyramids' missing casing stones have a better story than "thieves"
The pyramids used to be smooth, white, and blinding in the sun. Now they look like giant ancient staircases, and the usual explanation is that people stole the good bits.……
Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report
Previously, a total of 44 other Roman graves were discovered during excavations for the project, however the most recent find is the first to be fully undisturbed.…
Pigeon Bones Found at an Ancient Cyprus Settlement Reveal That Our Relationship With These Birds Began Earlier Than We Thought
Before common pigeons were considered urban pests, people domesticated them and relied on them for meat, fertilizer, messages and more. A new study suggests humans have lived along…
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, May 29 - The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous community af…
Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual'
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered two rare 2,500-year-old bronze neck rings inside an ancient burial site, calling the find highly unusual.…
Skeleton unearthed near Nancy Guthrie search site believed to be up to 1,000 years old, expert says
A skeleton unearthed miles from where Nancy Guthrie was allegedly abducted is believed to be up to 1,000 years old, an Arizona anthropologist says.…
United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey
The mosaic was first discovered nearly 30 years ago by Turkish archaeologists during excavations in the ancient city of Zeugma.…
Tamil Nadu Today: Election Commission of India orders transfer of 4 SPs
Stay updated on today's major news stories from Tamil Nadu, including crime, politics, and cultural developments.…
The Leiden copper plates, recently returned to India, are a vital record of Chola history
Chola history returns home as Leiden copper plates, the Anaimangalam charter, are repatriated to India from the Netherlands.…
Plaster-making technique attributed to Romans used at Motza some 8,000 years earlier, study shows
"The Pre-Pottery Neolithic B residents of Motza were surprisingly able to differentiate calcite and dolomite stones and used both in their plaster making," the study said.…
Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find ‘important’ ancient sanctuary
Construction crews working on a highway in Italy unexpectedly uncovered the remains of an ancient sanctuary — sparking an archaeological investigation.…
1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval pilgrimage route in Saudi Arabia.…
Scientists hung onto woolly mammoth fossils for 70 years — then discovered a huge mistake: ‘Something was amiss’
It’s a whale of a “tail.”…
Microbial Communities May Help Explain Why Some Ancient Bodies Disappear After Burial, While Others Remain
Learn more about the microbial communities found around ancient bones and the role they play in preservation and decay.…
Energy Developer Accidentally Bulldozes Indigenous Heritage Site ‘Beyond Recovery’
The firm behind a $5.5 billion plan to integrate renewable energy projects into Australia’s power grid admitted it accidentally damaged an ancient rock shelter.…
The Romans and Vikings left few genetic traces of their occupations of Britain, research suggests
Despite their occupations of Britain, the Romans and Vikings didn't leave much of a genetic mark on Britons. The Anglo-Saxons, though, were a different story.…
Treasure hunters uncover biggest Viking coin hoard in country’s history — but question why loot was buried
Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.…
Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'
Norway's largest Viking coin hoard features 2,970 silver coins minted in England and Germany, reflecting foreign influence on the late Viking economy.…
A 15th-Century Surgeon’s Tools Still Carried Traces of Anesthetic 600 Years Later
Learn how Ming Dynasty surgical tools buried for more than 600 years revealed traces of aconite, a toxic plant once used to numb pain during medical procedures.…
A 4,500-Year-Old Neolithic Hall Replica Rises at Stonehenge as Archaeologists and Volunteers Build With Prehistoric Tools and Techniques
The reconstruction of a prehistoric building, likely originally a place for winter feasts at the nearby Durrington Walls site, will serve as a learning space for students…
Bronze Age Pigeons May Have Lived Alongside Humans and Been Ritually Eaten 3,000 Years Ago
Learn how rock doves, otherwise known as the common pigeon, may have been one of humanity’s earliest companion birds, including as part of ritual feasts.…
HistoriCity: Nagapattinam to Netherlands, A 1000 year journey
The Buddhist monastery called Chulamanivarman at Nagapattinam seemed to have fallen into disuse well before Dutch trading firm’s scouts noticed a 3-storey tower | India News…
Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be world’s oldest chemical evidence of topical anesthetic
An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.…
Sampling DNA from animal skin parchments
Scientists use nondestructive DNA sampling of parchment to study 1,300 years of livestock history and manuscript production.…
Child finds rare 1,700-year-old Roman relic during visit at Israeli museum
A child's recent show-and-tell find turned out to be something unusual: a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment.…
Rare 1,700-year-old relic accidentally uncovered during child’s hunt stuns archaeologists
During a visit to the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert in Israel during a show-and-tell trip, an 8-year-old boy found a 1,700-year-old Roman relic on the surface.…
Bead net funerary shroud: A 2,500-year-old beaded veil from Egypt depicting the deceased's transformation into Osiris
This funerary shroud was made from thousands of multicolored beads and woven to represent a human face and a large scarab beetle.…
Rare sculpture of Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva found in Siddipet
A newly discovered sculpture of Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva and Somala Devi highlights Telangana's rich historical heritage.…
Scientists discover the oldest wooden tools ever used by humans
Scientists have uncovered the oldest known hand-held wooden tools ever used by humans — and they’re an astonishing 430,000 years old. Buried for hundreds of thousands of years at a…
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Six Bronze Age mines found in Spain may unlock mystery of Scandinavian metal artifacts
The six mines ranged in size, stretching from smaller “extraction areas” to much larger and “substantial mining environments.”…
Inequality Fell as (Bronze Age) Mohenjo-Daro Grew
New Gini analysis of Bronze Age house sizes shows the Indus city became more egalitarian over four centuries, not less…
‘Corpse Point’ In the Arctic Is Melting, Disturbing Centuries-Old Bodies
Whalers buried in the Norwegian Arctic in the 1600s and 1700s are thawing out of the permafrost, underscoring the threat of climate change to archaeological sites around the world.…
How ancient builders made the Great Pyramid of Giza nearly earthquake-proof
A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks.…