Discovery
Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old temple, ‘blood channel’ in Turkey
Remains of humans and animals suggest sacrificial practices in ancient rituals.
‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand
Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands
Deep within Sky Place pyramid, Archaeologists find tomb of Maya ruler Te K'ab Chaak
Ancient wooden tools uncovered in China shed new light on early human diet, cognitive abilities
The tools include digging sticks made of pine and hardwood, hooks for cutting roots, and small, pointed implements for extracting edible plants from the ground.
Struggling with numbers? Oxford scientists discover brain-boosting technique
Low-performing students improved arithmetic scores by up to 29% with mild electrical brain stimulation.
Neanderthals' 125,000-year-old 'grease factory' discovered at Neumark-Nord in Germany
The evidence constitutes the earliest clear case of intensive grease-rendering yet documented for the Paleolithic.
How did the Romans make fish sauce? DNA reveals key ingredient
Analysis shows ancient sardines closely related to modern ones, confirming genetic continuity.
20 km in diameter mystery interstellar visitor identified approaching the solar system
A11pl3Z's eccentricity is now estimated to be near 6.0, the highest seen yet, confirming its hyperbolic orbit.
Archaeologist says Atlantis ruins found near Cadiz; giant tsunami likely caused its destruction
Michael Donnellan presented scans showing circular structures submerged on the ocean floor, aligning with Plato's descriptions.
Deciphered inscription suggests Count Dracula is buried in Naples
The legend suggests that Vlad III was not killed in battle, as commonly believed. Instead, he was captured by the Ottomans and later freed by his daughter.
‘Many-Eyes’ and Joseph with infant Jesus Coptic frescos found at Assiut dig
Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.
Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy
Dr. Barbara Barbaro: "It is very rare to find an intact tomb. Hence the exceptional nature of the current discovery."
Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis
The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.
Rulers of the sea: 100 million years ago squids were kings
Researchers uncovered 263 fossilized squid beaks, including about 40 different species that had never been seen before.