Evidence of Surgery 4,000 Years Ago Uncovered in Central Asia
LECCE, ITALY—Evidence of trepanation has been discovered on the skull of a 4,000-year-old child whose […]
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A papyrus of part of the Iliad has been discovered in a Roman-era tomb of mummies in Egypt.
A papyrus of part of the Iliad has been discovered in a Roman-era tomb of mummies in Egypt. “The papyrus contains a passage from Book II of Homer’s Iliad, s...
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Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Reportedly Barred from Attending SXSW London by U.K. Home Office
Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur both claimed to have had their visas revoked by the U.K. Home Office, preventing them from attending SXSW London.
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This sticky substance could be a rare example of Neanderthal medicine
New study suggests Neanderthals may have used birch tar not just for tools, but as an antibiotic to treat wounds and skin infections.
Archaeologists Found a 16th-Century Gallows—With Bodies Buried Right Beside It
The burial pits were filled with the remains of at least 32 individuals.
Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt
Researchers unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt from ancient Mesopotamia, detailing deliveries of high-quality and ordinary beer to a provincial governor.
Researchers identify additional victims from infamous Arctic disaster around 180 years ago: ‘Catastrophic loss’
In the mid-nineteenth century, an era defined by Victorian ambition, the British Empire sought to conquer the final frontier of global maritime trade by
5,000-year-old mass grave reveals how diseases affected children
A new study examined disease expression in non-adults at the largest Copper Age burial site in Iberia.
6,000-year-old 'megastructure' challenges views on ancient governance
A major discovery at the Stăuceni-Holm site suggests the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture used massive, specialized structures for governance.
A Diver Stumbled Upon the Treasure of a Lifetime—and It May Lead to a Hidden Shipwreck
He uncovered 30,000 coins ancient coins in remarkable condition ... and they had to have come from somewhere.
Archaeologists Dug Into an 800-Year-Old Toilet and Pulled Out a Marvel of Natural Preservation
Archaeologists are working to decipher the cursive Latin writing inside.
Archaeologists Discovered a Mysterious Ancient Tunnel System. They Can’t Explain It.
The unexpected discovery happened during a routine excavation in Jerusalem.
One Of The World’s First Cities Became More Prosperous Without Making The Rich Richer
Archaeologists found an ancient city where inequality actually went down as it grew richer.