Findings
Ancient Sudan burial site reveals 4,000-year-old funeral ritual in forgotten Nubian kingdom
“Even a seemingly modest site can provide important clues for reconstructing past environments and climates," the researchers wrote.
How one reporter uncovered a sealed Nazi bunker under a Brazilian manssion
Atlantis-like city found under Silk Road lake; scientists say a 15th-century quake caused its fall
Rare Celtic skull trepanation tool found in Poland
The last hours of Titanic: Unprecedented 3D scan reveals new details
Small hull punctures, not massive gash, led to ship's sinking, scan reveals.
Paleontologists unearth 230-million-year-old mass grave of giant amphibians in Wyoming
The fossil find includes at least 19 individuals of the species Buettnererpeton bakeri, which were as large as adult alligators.
Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement
Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.
Quina scrapers discovered in southwest China reshape views on East Asian toolmaking
Artifacts found at a river valley site called Longtan in southern China include distinctive stone cutting and scraping implements, as well as the rocks from which these items were struck.
Homeric jug reveals wine was an everyday drink in Troy
In Troy, wine was far from being reserved solely for the rich and powerful, indicating that it was an element present in the daily lives of its inhabitants.
Previously unknown wasp species with Venus flytrap-like abdomen found in ancient amber
Sirenobethylus charybdis lived nearly 99 million years ago and used its unique abdominal apparatus to trap prey during egg-laying.
8,400-year-old super-abstract stone figurine found in Azerbaijan's Damjili cave
The earliest known human figurine in the south caucasus reveals symbolic art predating neolithic culture.
3,000-year-old clay figurine with maker's fingerprints discovered in Lake Bolsena
Archaeologists speculate the figurine could have been used for household rituals, providing clues about Italian life during the Iron Age.
Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert
Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.
Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms
'These tubes are apparently not the result of a geological process,' says professor Cees Passchier.
