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A mechanical analysis of the distinctive canines of California's saber-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis) suggests that the baby tooth that preceded each saber stayed in place

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The unveiling of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal's reconstructed face marks a significant breakthrough in our understanding of our closest extinct relatives.

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A team of archaeologists from universities in New York and Arizona have just published a fascinating new study that reports on the impressive auditory

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Neither the choice of genre (survivalist horror) nor time period (43,000 years ago) bodes well for Out of Darkness. After all, films set in the stone age tend to be comedic

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In 1956, a hypothesis was proposed by UCLA archaeology and anthropology professor Marija Gimbutas.

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Persepolis, the jewel of the Achaemenid Empire, rose to prominence under the reign of Darius the Great in the late 6th century BC.

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The discovery of painted hieroglyphs from 2022 in the Yerkapı Tunnel in Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittites, have now been deciphered.

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In 1897, archaeologists uncovered a stunning artifact on a private estate at L'Alcúdia in Valencia, Spain. This find was a statue

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In the annals of Iron Age history, the Enderby Shield emerges as a stunning revelation, challenging conventional notions of weaponry and craftsmanship.

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A field campaign has provided a ‘discovery of outstanding importance’ in Serbia, incorporating discoveries regarding various cultures of the Late Neolithic including Vinča culture

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The exploits of eight infamous pirates from the Golden Age of Piracy have captivated generations. William Kidd, a Scottish privateer turned pirate

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New research has shed light on the rituals surrounding the construction of a ballcourt in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah.

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Native to South America's wetlands, the Capybara is celebrated as the world's largest rodent and revered for its gentle demeanor.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands as an enduring emblem of Italy, drawing millions of tourists annually. Yet, amidst its renown, lie intriguing details often overlooked.

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The hyper-arid desert of Eastern Sudan, the Atbai Desert, seems like an unlikely place to find evidence of ancient cattle herders. But in this dry environment

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The Phoenicians, flourishing between 1500 and 300 BC, were a maritime powerhouse whose influence stretched across the ancient Mediterranean world.

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Archaeologists in France have recently uncovered a fascinating site offering a glimpse into multiple layers of history. Nestled near the village of Chamborêt

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They approach me in Lascaux caves on their hands and knees, one carrying a stave atop which tarred plant debris has been wound, set alight from the campfire, which itself was lit from a spark glowing in kindling held inside a hollowed out hoof. 

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Today, the ability to keep track of time seems to be taken for granted. One just simply needs to glance at a watch, clock, or mobile phone to know the exact time

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Archaeologists excavating the hold of a Roman cargo ship off the coast of Mallorca have turned up something new. An entirely unknown type

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