Archaeology

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...

Scientists discover the oldest fortresses in the world

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists from Freie Universität Berlin, together with an international team, have unearthed ancient fortified settlements in Siberia that date back...

Ancient trilobites unearthed in Thailand redraw earth’s history

In a thrilling discovery for geology and paleontology, a team of researchers has uncovered new species of trilobites in Thailand, offering a glimpse into...

Scientists discover Europe’s hidden bronze age megastructures

In a significant archaeological breakthrough, a team from University College Dublin, alongside Serbian and Slovenian colleagues, has uncovered a vast network of ancient megastructures...

A revolutionary discovery in Spain challenges historical views on gender and society

In southwest Spain, a team of archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery that's turning heads in the historical community. While digging in the 3000-year-old funerary...

“It takes a village to raise a child”: Insights from hunter-gatherer societies

A study led by Dr. Nikhil Chaudhary, an evolutionary anthropologist at Cambridge University, reveals fascinating insights into childcare practices from hunter-gatherer societies. It suggests that...

How ancient silver unlocks Viking luxuries and Greek trade secrets

Long ago, Vikings weren't just fierce fighters with beards; they also loved shiny treasures, especially silver. All over Europe, we find places where Vikings buried...

Winds of time: Did nature sculpt the Great Sphinx?

Have you ever wondered how the Great Sphinx of Giza got its shape? Some researchers have a fascinating idea: maybe the wind played a part,...

Ancient DNA sheds light on Europe’s first people

Long ago, way before your grandparents, their grandparents, and even their grandparents' grandparents were born, humans were on the move. They left Africa and began...

Neanderthals and early humans: A DNA love story

Imagine two long-lost cousins reuniting after thousands of years and realizing they're more similar than they thought! This is kind of what happened between Neanderthals...