Scientists discover the world’s oldest wine in Rome
Researchers have discovered what is now considered the world's oldest wine in a Roman tomb in Carmona, Spain.
This white wine, originating from Andalusia, is...
How horses changed human history 4,200 years ago
All the horses we see today, from racing champions to gentle ponies, trace their origins back to the western Russian steppes about 4,200 years...
New study documents the world’s largest prehistoric rock art in South America
We weren't the first to lay eyes on the engraving since it was carved into the hillside any number of centuries or millennia ago,...
Cracking the 2,000-year-old mystery: How shipworms destroy wood
For centuries, shipworms have been a menace to sailors and structures alike.
These marine mollusks damaged ancient Greek ships, contributed to the sinking of the...
Scientists uncover earliest cattle herds in northern Europe in the Netherlands
Archaeologists have discovered the earliest evidence of cattle herds in northern Europe at the site of Swifterbant in the Netherlands.
By using zoological, botanical, and...
Ancient hunters crafted specialized tools to butcher deer 400,000 years ago
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered the earliest evidence of special stone tools used to butcher fallow deer, dating back 400,000 years.
These tools,...
Scientists discover woman remains among warrior monks in Medieval Castle
Researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and the Max Planck Institute made a surprising discovery while studying the remains of 25 people...
Ugly fossil reveals ancient saber-tooth cat’s Texas habitat
A plain-looking chunk of bone and teeth has led scientists to a surprising discovery about a large prehistoric cat that once roamed Texas.
This fossil,...
Ancient Egyptian skulls reveal early attempts to treat cancer
4,000-year-old skulls show evidence of ancient Egyptian medical practices
New research reveals that ancient Egyptians, known for their advanced medical skills, might have tried to...
Drones help find missing WWII soldiers in Guam
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, are using drones and LIDAR technology to uncover hidden WWII battlefields and help find missing...