20,000-Year-Old Transport Marks in New Mexico Reveal Early American Mobility
Marks resembling sled-like tracks alongside footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico suggest that wooden travois-style transport was…
Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists have revealed a significant discovery in Pompeii—a large fresco depicting the initiation rites of an ancient mystery cult. The…
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
The origins of the Huns, a nomadic group that played a crucial role in the decline of the Roman Empire,…
Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
Prehistoric skulls with large iron nails driven through them have been examined, revealing variations in the ritual practices of Iron…
Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Thutmose II, an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled around 3,500 years ago, has been uncovered west of the…
Iron Age Artifacts in Poland Contain Rare Meteoric Iron, Study Finds
Recent analysis of Iron Age artifacts from Poland has revealed the presence of meteoric iron in several ornaments, according to…
Study Uncovers Evidence of Cannibalism in Ancient Europe 18,000 Years Ago
Human remains discovered in a cave in Poland have provided evidence of cannibalism among ancient European groups, with bones showing…
Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Roman-era inscriptions and a coin have been discovered by archaeologists inside a partially flooded cave in Spain. The findings, estimated…
7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old femur bone belonging to an antelope, discovered in a South African cave, has revealed the earliest confirmed use…
1,200-Year-Old Pregnant Woman’s Sacrifice Unearthed in Ecuador
The remains of a young pregnant woman, who lived approximately 1,200 years ago during the Manteño period in Ecuador, have…