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Discovery of 700,000-year-old lizard fossil in Tenerife
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Paleontologists on the Spanish island of Tenerife have unearthed a well-preserved, skeleton of a lizard estimated to be around 700,000 years old
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DNA analysis reveals dynastic succession and maternal inheritance among early Celtic elites
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The pre-Roman Iron Age in Western and Central Europe was marked by the rich Celtic culture, which has left behind monumental burial mounds...
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Archaeologists uncover the long-lost homestead of King Pompey, early black landowner and leader
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Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the homestead of King Pompey, an enslaved African who gained freedom and became one of the first Black property owners in colonial New England.
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Earliest multiplication tables discovered in 2,300-year-old Chinese tomb
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Archaeologists excavating at the Qinjiazui archaeological site in Jingzhou, China, have unearthed bamboo slips dating back to the Warring States period.
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Evidence of Paleolithic rock art discovered in Simanya cave, Spain
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Archaeologists have unveiled Paleolithic rock art within the Simanya Gran cave, located in the municipality of Sant Llorenç Savall, Spain.
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Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman city in northwestern France
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In Rennes, northwestern France, archaeologists have uncovered remnants of a vibrant ancient Roman city beneath a 19th-century hospital.
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Circular healing ritual structure discovered in Tecacahuaco
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Archaeologists have uncovered a pre-Hispanic structure used for healing rites in Tecacahuaco, a town in Hidalgo state.
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Accidental discovery in Lake Pátzcuaro reveals pre-Hispanic treasures
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A recent accidental discovery on the island of Janitzio in Lake Pátzcuaro, Mexico, has opened a new chapter in the region's pre-Hispanic history
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Over 40 circular stone formations with children’s cremated remains uncovered in Norway
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During an excavation in Norway, archaeologists discovered 40 circular stone formations, containing the cremated remains of children
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The Great Wall of China is protected by 'biocrusts'
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Scientists have uncovered the vital role played by "biocrusts" in preserving sections of the Great Wall of China against the relentless forces of erosion
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New research reveals the Greek lunar calendar tracking in the Antikythera mechanism
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Recent research has unveiled that the Antikythera mechanism tracked the Greek lunar calendar, rather than the Egyptian solar calendar
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18th-century brass trade ring unearthed at Colonial Michilimackinac
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Archaeologists have unearthed an 18th-century brass trade ring at Colonial Michilimackinac, a historic fort in Michigan.
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Rare bilingual inscription discovered in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk province
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Archaeologists have uncovered a bilingual inscription featuring two lines of Thamudic script alongside one line in early Arabic in the village of Alqan
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17th century coin hoard unearthed in Wettin, Germany
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During construction work in Wettin, Germany, archaeologists discovered a hoard of 285 silver coins dating back to the 17th century.
on Fri, 10PM
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First case of Down syndrome in Neandertals reveals their altruistic nature
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A team of researchers, including faculty from Binghamton University, has documented the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals
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Archaeologists uncover remains of 28 horses buried 2,000 years ago
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French archaeologists have uncovered nine graves containing the remains of 28 horses dating back approximately 2,000 years.
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Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards, study finds
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Recent research on skeletal remains from the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Abusir, has uncovered the occupational hazards faced by scribes
on Fri, 4PM
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Rare 1,500-year-old Christian ivory reliquary box discovered in Austria
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Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,500-year-old reliquary from a late antique hilltop settlement in Irschen, Austria.
on Fri, 4PM
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Thousands of ignored ‘nummi minimi’ coins lost by pilgrims discovered in ancient Marea in Egypt
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Numismatists have unveiled a wealth of information about Egypt's monetary circulation at the end of antiquity.
on Jun 27
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Archaeologists uncover world’s oldest stone needles on Tibetan Plateau
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Archaeologists have unearthed six ancient stone needles near the shore of Lake Xiada Co in western Tibet. These artifacts date back as far as 9000 years...
on Jun 26
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Archaeologists discover 5,300-year-old burial mound, Europe's longest, in Czechia
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During a recent highway construction in Czechia, archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest prehistoric burial mounds in Europe.
on Jun 26
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Viking ship burial unearthed at Jarlsberg Manor in Norway
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Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of a Viking ship burial at Jarlsberg Manor, located northwest of Tønsberg in Norway.
on Jun 26
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New study debunks myth of Easter Island's ecological collapse
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Recent studies challenge the long-held belief of ecological collapse on Easter Island, revealing that the population remained stable through effective resource management.
on Jun 26
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Scientists debunk 30-year myth linking griffin legends to dinosaur fossils
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Scientists have debunked the long-standing theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin. The griffin, a legendary creature
on Jun 26
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Roman era tomb guarded by two bull heads discovered in Tharsa, Türkiye
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In the ancient city of Tharsa in Türkiye, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable Roman-era tomb. Adorned with two carved bull heads...
on Jun 26
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LiDAR uncovers lost Maya settlements in Campeche, Mexico
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Archaeologists have unearthed ancient Maya settlements in the dense forests of Campeche, Mexico, using advanced LiDAR technology.
on Jun 26
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Rewriting history: new discoveries about the ancient Inhabitants of Brazil's coast
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Brazilian researchers have revised the historical narrative of human occupation along Brazil's coast. New analysis of the Galheta IV site...
on Jun 26
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Ancient Roman beach buried by eruption of Mount Vesuvius reopens to public after restoration
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An ancient Roman beach buried 2,000 years ago by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius has reopened to the public at the Herculaneum, Italy.
on Jun 26
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2,000-year-old Roman military sandal with nails discovered in Germany
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Archaeologists have unearthed the remnants of a 2,000-year-old Roman military sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm, Bavaria.
on Jun 26
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Recent discoveries may lend credence to a Biblical story recounting a divine intervention that saved Jerusalem from an Assyrian invasion approximately 2,700 years ago
on Jun 26
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Archaeologists recover a treasure trove of artifacts from Ming Dynasty shipwrecks in South China Sea
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Underwater archaeologists have unearthed over 900 artifacts from two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks in the South China Sea.
on Jun 26
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Mine clearance on Westerplatte Peninsula reveals 4,700 WWII explosives and artifacts
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A mine clearance operation on the Westerplatte Peninsula has unearthed over 4,700 dangerous objects from World War II, along with nearly 3,800 historical artifacts.
on Jun 25
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33 Greco-Roman era tombs uncovered in Aswan
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An Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission has uncovered 33 family tombs from the Greco-Roman period near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan, Egypt.
on Jun 25
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Isotope analysis reveals men and women had equal access to resources 6,000 years ago
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A study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, analyzed human remains from the Barmaz necropolis.
on Jun 25
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Republican era domus discovered between Palatine Hill and Forum in Rome
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Archaeologists have uncovered an intricately adorned Roman domus situated between Rome's Palatine Hill and the Forum.
on Jun 25
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6th-century ruins discovered in UAE may be the lost city of Tu’am, archaeologists say
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Archaeologists in the Umm Al Quwain region of the UAE have uncovered what could be the lost city of Tu’am, a significant settlement that reached its zenith in the 6th century CE.
on Jun 25
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Medieval silver communion set and 70 silver coins discovered in Hungary
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The National Archaeological Institute of the Hungarian National Museum’s Centre for Public Collections has uncovered significant historical treasures near Lake Tisza.
on Jun 25
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35 glass bottles of fruit from the 18th century discovered at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
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Archaeologists at Mount Vernon, the historic estate of President George Washington, have unearthed a cache of 35 glass bottles dating back to the 18th century
on Jun 25
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Archaeologists uncover 500-year-old Inca children's skeletons showing evidence of smallpox
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Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of smallpox in the remains of two toddlers buried in a 16th-century cemetery in Huanchaco
on Jun 25
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Archaeologists discover first Celtic ritual lake in Poland
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Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have unearthed the first known Celtic ritual lake site in Poland, dating back to the 3rd century BC
on Jun 25
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9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals family mystery through genetic analysis
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A double burial with shaman and infant suggests the possibility that she could have been his fourth-great-grandmother. The burial, dating back to 7000-6800 BCE...
on Jun 25
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Rare 1,000-year-old Byzantine gold coin unearthed in Norwegian mountains
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A metal detectorist exploring the mountains of Vestre Slidre in southern Norway stumbled upon a pristine Byzantine gold coin...
on Jun 25
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Ancient Syrians followed a Mediterranean diet similar to modern practices
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Recent research has revealed the ancient inhabitants of Tell Tweini in Syria sustained themselves on a diet similar to the modern Mediterranean diet
on Jun 25
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Ancient Egypt's sacred baboons had tough lives, new study reveals captivity challenges
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Researchers led by Wim Van Neer from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences unveiled the challenging lives of sacred baboons in captivity
on Jun 25
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Archaeologists uncover trove of burnt bones and ritual artifacts in ancient Roman well near Rome
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Archaeologists have excavated a well near the Temple of Hercules in Ostia Antica, revealing a collection of artifacts linked to ritual feasting
on Jun 25
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Medieval grave slabs recovered from 13th-century shipwreck
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Underwater archaeologists from Bournemouth University have successfully retrieved two medieval grave slabs from a 13th-century shipwreck located off the coast of Dorset, England.
on Jun 25
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World's oldest known painted wooden saddle discovered in Mongolian tomb
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Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved wooden frame saddle with iron stirrups in an ancient Mongolian tomb
on Jun 24
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Archaeologists uncover mysterious 'blue room' in Pompeii
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Excavations in Pompeii have uncovered a remarkable room with walls painted in a vivid, sky-blue hue, a color seldom seen in Pompeian ruins.
on Jun 24
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Dragon sculpture discovered along Great Wall of China
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Archaeological excavations at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China have yielded an exquisite dragon sculpture from the Ming Dynasty
on Jun 24
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Hellenistic-era statue of ‘Dancing Moses’ unearthed in Stratonikeia
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The statue of "Dancing Moses," a figure from ancient mythology, has emerged in Turkey's ancient city of Stratonikeia after 2,175 years.
on Jun 24