Scientists discover ancient Roman lead ingots in Northern Córdoba
Researchers have unearthed three ancient Roman lead ingots in Northern Córdoba, shedding light on the region’s pivotal role in metal production and exportation during...
New study suggests Beethoven’s health woes partially due to lead, but not fatal
Recent research has shed new light on the longstanding mystery surrounding the health issues and death of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of history's most...
Assyriologist unravels mystery of 2,700-year-old temple
In the ancient city of Dūr-Šarrukīn, which we now call Khorsabad in Iraq, there's a puzzle that's baffled experts for over a century.
On the...
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune.
The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient...
Ancient village shows remarkable adaptability to climate challenges
Around 6200 BCE, the world experienced significant climate changes that caused global temperatures to drop and sea levels to rise.
This event, known as the...
Archaeologists uncover 7,000-year-old neolithic settlement in Serbia
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in Northeast Serbia, uncovering a 7,000-year-old settlement near the Tamiš River.
This find is particularly notable because large settlements...
Scientists unravel ancient Avar society’s family dynamics through DNA analysis
An international team of archaeologists and specialists in archaeogenetics, collaborating with the Hungarian National Museum, has made a significant discovery shedding light on the...
Ancient Maya sanctified ballcourts: ritual finds in Mexico
In the same way that sports fans revere stadiums like Fenway Park or Wimbledon's Centre Court, the ancient Maya held their ballcourts in high...
How competition shaped our family tree
Did you know that competition between species played a huge role in shaping our family tree?
A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests...
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...