Archaeology serves as a key to unlock the mysteries of our past, offering glimpses into ancient civilizations that challenge conventional historical narratives.
Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHuman OriginsScienceVideosA new find in China has potentially rewritten the course of prehistory. Did our hominid ancestors use sophisticated tools in East Asia 300,000 years earlier than thought?
Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsResearchers have mapped the ancient dispersal of the cacao or cocoa plant from South America to Central America. Not only did they discover the plant
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsImagine a time when the fear of vampires wasn't just the stuff of horror movies, but a genuine epidemic that swept across Europe.
Read moreSection: NewsUnexplained PhenomenaWeird FactsFeaturing a rich and diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures, the people of South Asia have always been a source of fascination for scientists interested in studying human evolution and genetics.
Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsIn the medieval period, medical science was still dominated by the ancient writings of Hippocrates from the fifth century and Galen of Pergamon from the second century.
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsWithin the realm of pirate lore depicted in media, there exists a delicate balance between fiction and historical accuracy. Notably, Howard Pyle's evocative paintings stand as vivid portrayals
Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryFamous PeopleThe Merneptah Stele, also known as the Israel Stele or Victory Stele of Merneptah, in considered to be one of the most significant archaeological artifacts ever discovered in ancient Egypt.
Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistoryFamous PeopleIn a remarkable find, an artifact of significant historical importance has been recovered by an avid magnet fisherman. Trevor Penny was scouring the River Cherwell near Enslow in Oxfordshire
Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient Mayan life was a complex tapestry of ritual, innovation, and occasional brutality. Spanning Central America, their society thrived on advanced practices, from sophisticated dental care to intricate body modification.
Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesAmericasVideosHistoryFamous PeopleA whopping 30,000 artifacts dating back to between 1250 and 1650 have been unearthed during excavations in medieval Kalmar, a town in southeastern Sweden.
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeOne of the most enigmatic places on the Earth, South America has captivated researchers for centuries. At its core, the vast Amazon rainforest, an ancient and almost endless expanse of dense nature
Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesAmericasUnexplained PhenomenaIn an ambitious archaeological endeavor, Beaumont Abbey, located in Indre-et-Loire, France, has been fully excavated, revealing layers of history dating back 800 years.
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyDuring excavations two years ago at the famous ancient Anatolian city of Çatalhöyük, archaeologists uncovered a large furnace-like structure that would have been used as a communal oven.
Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsAncient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization, witnessed the flourishing of several remarkable cultures, including the Sumerians, Assyrians, Persians, and Babylonians.
Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesAsiaVideosAfter five decades of speculation about their true origin, ancient stone tools removed from the archaeological site of Korolevo in western Ukraine have been successfully dated for the first time.
Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsEvolution & Human OriginsHuman OriginsScienceGetting high off toxic insolvents and chemicals to induce mind-altering effects, is a public health concern today. Dial back 5,000 years ago, in the Iberian Peninsula
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