Ancient Maya tomb uncovers regal riches of a long-lost king
In the dense jungles of Guatemala, near the borders with Mexico and Belize, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Maya tomb that dates back 1,700...
Social networks on the Tibetan plateau since the bronze age
New research sheds light on the ancient roots of cultural interactions across the Tibetan Plateau, tracing these connections back to as early as the...
Scientists find archaeological evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency
A recent study led by the University of Otago and elsewhere has brought to light fascinating insights into the issue of vitamin D deficiency...
Neanderthals and humans crossed paths in Europe 45,000 years ago
About 45,000 years ago, in what is now central Germany, early humans and Neanderthals were neighbors.
This fascinating chapter of our history comes from a...
Scientists find how humans learnt to walk
Human evolution has always been a fascinating puzzle, especially how we came to walk on two legs. Our ape cousins use a variety of...
Viking dentistry: Ancient skills unearthed in Sweden
In Varnhem, a village in Sweden's Västergötland region, archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery that sheds light on the dental practices of the Viking...
Scientists uncover our earliest ancestors in Germany
In a recent study, a team of scientists in central Germany made a groundbreaking discovery. They found ancient bone fragments at a site near...
New study reveals the true diet of ancient Andeans: Mostly Plants, Not Meat
A team led by a University of Wyoming archaeologist has made a surprising discovery that could change our understanding of early human diets, especially...
An ancient stone found in Italy is an accurate map of the night sky
You know how some constellations take a little bit of imagination to see?
Yes, Leo looks a bit like a lion and Orino a bit...
Scientists discover the oldest horse saddle in east Asia
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known 'true' saddle in East Asia in a fascinating discovery that sheds light on ancient horse-riding cultures.
This find is...