Scientists discover home of Rome’s first Emperor under Vesuvius ash
In a groundbreaking archaeological find, researchers from the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with local archaeologists, have unearthed what might be the home of...
Scientists discover upper half of Ramesses II statue in Egypt
In a thrilling archaeological discovery, a team led by a University of Colorado Boulder researcher has unearthed the top half of a colossal statue...
Scientists discover first evidence of ancient human occupation in giant lava tube cave in...
If you look from above, you can see thousands of stone structures dotting the landscape of the Arabian peninsula.
On the ground, you can find...
How European colonization led to the extinction of blue antelope
The blue antelope, known scientifically as Hippotragus leucophaeus, was a unique species that once roamed the plains of southern Africa.
With its distinct bluish-gray coat,...
Scientists solve the early medieval money mystery
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have cracked a long-standing puzzle about the origins of silver coins that transformed the European economy during the early...
Scientists solve the mystery of Europe’s giant fossil bones
For many years, scientists have been puzzled by large, ancient bone fragments found across Western and Central Europe.
These bones, first discovered in the 19th...
Ancient DNA and bones uncover species migration due to past climate shifts
In the serene landscapes of Nordland, Norway, nestled within a unique cave, scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of ancient animal bones that offer...
Ancient sacred circle uncovered in Lincolnshire dates back centuries
In the heart of Lincolnshire, within the shadow of the medieval ruins of Crowland Abbey, archaeologists from Newcastle University have peeled back layers of...
Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals?
Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct?
It's possible we were just smarter, but there's surprisingly little...
Ancient DNA unveils the look of a 6th century Chinese emperor
In a new study, scientists have recreated the face of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou dynasty, a prominent Chinese ruler from 1,500 years...