Unmasking Ancient Aromas: Scientists Identify Composition of 2000-Year-Old Roman Perfume
A small vessel of ointment discovered in a funerary urn from the ancient Roman city of Carmo, present-day Carmona in Seville province, has allowed a…
Archaeology News
Earliest Evidence of Wine Consumption in the Americas Found on Small Caribbean Island
Researchers have discovered what is thought to be the earliest documented proof of wine consumption in the Americas within ceramic artifacts retrieved from a tiny…
Solving a Paleontological Puzzle: Why Do We Find So Much Amber in Cretaceous Rocks?
New research delves into the enigma of the mass production of resin during the Cretaceous period, which led to the formation of amber. It emphasizes…
Scientists Discover Oldest Scale Plans of Mysterious Desert Mega Structures
A new study recently published in the journal PLOS ONE details the oldest known scale plans of man-made megastructures. These engravings, which are estimated to…
Revealed: Face of Teen VIP Buried 1400 Years Ago – Secrets of Trumpington Cross Woman
The face of a 16-year-old woman, laid to rest near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century, with the remarkably unique gold and garnet (the ‘Trumpington…
Combat or Climate: The Real Cause of Small-Scale Societies’ Collapse
A new study concludes that social fragmentation and aggressive conflicts were instrumental in molding the population dynamics of early farming society during the Neolithic period…
New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Utah Lived in an Era of Epic Ecological Changes
New insights into how dinosaurs weather mid-Cretaceous ecological change. A new study reveals how a newly discovered dinosaur species, named Iani smithi, provides crucial insights…
Over 57,000 Years Old – Scientists Discover Oldest Known Neanderthal Cave Engravings
Finger marks on a cave wall in France were created prior to the arrival of Homo sapiens in the region. According to a recent study…
Ancient Cave Reveals New Secrets of Our First Ancestors
Tam Pà Ling, a cave located in the northern region of Laos, unveils new insights into the earliest human migrations from Africa all the way…
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Iani May Have Been Species’ “Last Gasp” in a Changing Planet
The newly discovered dinosaur, Iani smithi, lived during the climatic upheavals of the mid-Cretaceous era and might be the last of its lineage, replaced by…
A Deadly Craft: Unraveling the Dangerous Reality of Flintknapping for Early Humans
Everywhere around the globe, hundreds of stone artifacts enthusiasts dedicate their time to striking stones with specialized tools, striving to fashion flawless arrowheads or knives….
Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
Investigations into grape seeds, unearthed from a Byzantine monastery in Israel, provide clues to the “mysterious” origins of Gaza wine and the historical progression of…
The Intriguing Lifestyle of Neanderthals – Tooth Enamel Reveals New Clues
An international group of researchers, led by the University of Southampton, has offered a fascinating look into the hunting strategies and dietary habits of Neanderthals…
Copper Artifacts Unearth Centuries of Previously Unknown Connections in Southern Africa
A researcher from the University of Missouri and colleagues employed geochemical analysis on copper objects to uncover centuries of previously unknown connections within the region….
Mississippi’s Ostrich-Like Dinosaurs Among the World’s Largest, Tipping the Scales at Over 1,700 Pounds
Findings also enhance understanding of dinosaur ecosystems in eastern North America. A scientific study reveals the discovery of new ornithomimosaur fossils from the Late Cretaceous…
Stone Age Time Capsule: West Africa’s Oldest Occupied Site Unearths 150,000 Years of History
A recent study reveals the oldest directly dated archaeological site in West Africa, extending the known timeframe of Middle Stone Age toolkits in the region…
The Power of Climate Change – New Research Sheds Light on the End of Ancient Indus Megacities
According to recent findings by Cambridge University researchers, an ancient stalagmite from a Himalayan cave contains evidence of multiple prolonged and severe droughts that may…
Uncovering the Past of Ancient Puerto Rico: New Study Challenges Simplistic Assumptions
The persistence of burial practices throughout the centuries challenges simplistic assumptions about ancient culture. A study published on April 26, 2023 in the journal PLOS…