Maya vessel (c. 700-800 CE) from Guatemala depicting a king sitting on a throne wearing a water lily headdress. Water lilies (Nymphaea ampla) on reservoir…
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Investigation of mechanical properties of rocks suggested that paleolithic humans changed their choice of raw material to suit their stone tool morphologies and production techniques.…
Research reveals that early humans hunted beavers 400,000 years ago, indicating a more diverse diet during the Middle Pleistocene than previously believed, challenging the notion…
A new study sheds light on the Neolithic lifestyle in northern Arabia, revealing through grinding tool analysis the complex food preparation and potential for a…
The recent excavation at Hyrcania in the Judean Desert by Hebrew University archaeologists led to significant discoveries, including a Byzantine Greek inscription and a gold…
New suggests that Ice Age cave art was partly influenced by pareidolia, a phenomenon where humans see meaningful shapes in random patterns. Focusing on caves…
Examples of experimental thrusting spears and javelins armed with replicas of the archaeological flint points. Credit: TraceoLab/ULiège A study conducted by TraceoLab at the University…
Ancient skeletal remains from a 5,000-year-old mass burial site in Spain point to early warfare in Europe, occurring over 1,000 years before previously known large-scale…
CORONA Images Showing Major Sites. Credit: Figure by J.Casana et al.; CORONA imagery courtesy U.S. Geological Survey. Declassified images have led to the identification of…
Above is an image of a European pond turtle, similar to the one discovered in an ancient Wielbark culture grave in Poland. New research suggests…
A new study delved into the relationship between climate change and human populations in Neolithic Europe. Analyzing archaeological and geological data from Central European regions,…
New evidence suggests that contrary to long-held beliefs, women were also big-game hunters. Archaeological findings from Peru indicate that ancient big-game hunters included women, challenging…
Ancient Roman glass fragments, transformed over centuries, are providing modern scientists with a glimpse into the past and potential future technological applications. These fragments, buried…
Painted auroch head – the first animal figure discovered in Cova Dones, confirming the existence of Palaeolithic rock art at the site. Credit: A Ruiz-Redondo/V…
The Sahara Desert, typically seen as an inhospitable environment, once harbored the ancient Garamantian Empire, which thrived by tapping into hidden groundwater. However, their unsustainable…
Researchers have identified ancient unmodified agave species cultivated by early cultures, emphasizing their significance for sustainable agriculture in today’s changing climate. Above is a picture…
The excavation team uncovering the wooden structure. Credit: Professor Larry Barham, University of Liverpool Discoveries at Kalambo Falls, Zambia offer insights into ancient human technology.…
The footprints come from a group of people of different ages. Credit: National Park Service New research, supported by advanced dating techniques, suggests that humans…