Why modern human faces are smaller than Neanderthals’
Modern humans have much smaller and softer-looking faces compared to our ancient relatives like Neanderthals.
But why is that?
A new study from the Max Planck...
New fossil discovery shows early human relative walked upright
A newly discovered fossil of Paranthropus robustus, an early human relative, reveals that it walked upright like modern humans.
This species lived in South Africa...
Scientists uncover ancient irrigation system in Mesopotamia
Archaeologists have discovered a massive and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in southern Mesopotamia, providing new insights into how early civilizations managed water...
Frozen in fire: How a Vesuvius ash cloud turned a Roman’s brain to glass
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman city of Herculaneum.
Thousands of people were killed instantly. Now, scientists have made a shocking discovery—inside...
Ancient Iberian skull ritual more complex than expected, study finds
A recent study has revealed new insights into a mysterious ancient ritual involving severed heads in the Iberian Peninsula.
Researchers found that this practice was...
Scientists find way to trace the origins of the Fulani people
The Fulani are one of the largest groups of people in Africa, with a population of over 40 million.
They live across a vast region...
Vitamin D levels in Scotland haven’t changed in 400 years, study finds
A new study has revealed that people living in Scotland today experience the same seasonal drop in vitamin D levels as those who lived...
How AI imagery could be used to develop fake archaeology
Generative AI is often seen as the epitome of our times, and sometimes even as futuristic.
We can use it to invent new art or...
Archaeologists discover lost site of England’s last Anglo-Saxon King
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in Bosham, West Sussex, was once the residence of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
The...
Scientists discover matrilineal societies in Iron Age Britain, revealing women’s central roles in power...
A groundbreaking study has uncovered evidence of a society in Iron Age Britain where women played central roles in family, politics, and society.
Using DNA...