The recent revelation regarding two Bronze Age artifacts from the Treasure of Villena in Spain, containing iron from a meteor that struck Earth approximately a… Read More »Mysterious metal in Bronze Age treasure reveals interconnectedness and innovation
When you hear the word “mummy”, we bet your mind goes straight to the dried and bandaged remains of long-preserved Egyptian pharaohs. However, despite their… Read More »The Chinchorro mummies: The mysteries of the world’s oldest preserved humans
In the ancient community of what is now northern Italy, a fascinating discovery emerged from the depths of time: burial practices intertwining humans and animals,… Read More »Dogs and Horses buried with humans in ancient Italy
Modern populations of fallow deer possess hidden cultural histories dating back to the Roman Empire, which should be factored into decisions around their management and… Read More »DNA and archaeology reveal 10,000-year connection between humans and fallow deer
The celestial sphere is a fundamental concept in astronomy, providing a useful framework for understanding the apparent motions of celestial objects as observed from Earth.… Read More »Celestial sphere
In the realm of biological relationships, individuals who share common ancestry possess extended stretches of DNA known as “Identity by Descent” (IBD) segments. These almost… Read More »Ancient DNA tool “ancIBD” reveals distant genetic ties uncovering hidden relatives across millennia
Astronomy, one of the oldest sciences known to humanity, is a discipline that delves into the study of celestial objects, celestial phenomena, and the broader… Read More »What is astronomy?
The discovery of ancient tools and artifacts has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of human origins, providing crucial insights into the technological,… Read More »How has the discovery of ancient tools and artifacts shaped our understanding of human origins?
Two prominent South African archaeological sites, Sibudu and Blombos, have unveiled intriguing insights into Middle Stone Age groups that inhabited these areas over 71,000 years… Read More »South African Stone Age toolmakers shared similar technologies
The vast and lush tropical forests of the Amazon River basin might lead one to believe that the land beneath them is equally fertile. However,… Read More »Ancient amazonians created fertile dark earth to improve soil and sequester carbon