Ancient history
Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert
The engravings and drawings are divided into several groups, researchers learned in their initial study of the space, the oldest of which are done in red and dated to between 10,000 and 5,500 BCE.
On This Day: Howard Carter enters King Tut's burial chamber in Egypt's Valley of Kings
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal - study
Study: Oldest mummies predate ancient Egypt by 6,000 years
Researchers analyzed 54 skeletons from 11 sites, detecting prolonged low-temperature heating and tightly bound 'fetal' postures consistent with deliberate processing before burial.
Ancient lentils in the canary islands survived 2,000 years, DNA shows
Genetic analysis reveals indigenous cultivation practices and crop continuity dating back to the 3rd century CE.
Older than Neanderthal rites? New papers double down on the Homo naledi burial hypothesis
Researchers say remains of at least 15 individuals in the Rising Star cave were deliberately placed and quickly covered by sediments, countering claims of accidental deposition.
Three new 7.7-million-year-old elephant skulls unearthed in Turkey
“This year we can talk about the year of the elephant. From 2018 until now, we had identified two skulls, but only this year did we find three” described an archeologist.
'Palm-sized predator' with outsized teeth rewrites lizard origins
Scientists used the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility to X-ray the tiny fossil and reveal high-resolution details.
9,500-year-old communal hall uncovered at Çayönü, reshaping our understanding of Neolithic society
“The fact that the floor paint was renewed at least four times shows that the building was periodically re-functionalized and used” said an archeologist.
Under La Rambla's makeover, a 50-meter stretch of Barcelona's 14th-century defenses is revealed
Archaeologists documented a pentagonal tower, flood deposits at 3.5 meters, and the burial of a small donkey surrounded by bronze needles.
Ancient Cemetery Reveals Unique Burial Practices with Insect Jewelry
"The discovery of a Phyllobius viridicollis beetle ornament in a cremation grave shows diverse use of organic materials in funerary rites and, with dandelion pollen, helps date the burial season."
The oldest organ in Christendom plays again after 800 years of silence
Archaeologists found 222 bronze pipes, bells, and other objects hidden by Crusaders. Built in 11th-century France for Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, the organ will go to Terra Sancta Museum.
This bronze helmet survived the final battle that ended Rome's first major war
Archaeological team recovers intact cheek plates and crown knob from First Punic War clash that established Roman Mediterranean dominance.
