Category Archives: Archaeology
‘Sensational discovery’ of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss Alps
Researchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was “strategically” located overlooking a [...]
Stone Age burial ground in France used for 800 years is nearly all male — and ancient DNA reveals they’re largely related
DNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the [...]
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some [...]
Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved [...]
Bison Licking Insect Bite: A 14,000-year-old lifelike figure carved from a weapon
The small carving was made 14,000 years ago by a group of hunters. Name: Bison [...]
‘Richly decorated weapon’ from Edo Japan unearthed in World War II rubble in Germany
The 17th-century sword was found in a cellar that was destroyed during World War II, [...]
Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for ‘aesthetic expression’ and ‘tests of courage,’ study finds
For thousands of years, people in Taiwan pulled out healthy teeth. Now we know why [...]
1st Americans impaled and killed mammoths with pikes, not spears, study suggests
Ancient hunters may have mounted Clovis points on sophisticated pikes that fractured inside large mammals [...]
‘Everything we found shattered our expectations’: Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt
This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and [...]
Ancient Egyptians used so much copper, they polluted the harbor near the pyramids, study finds
New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a [...]
2,200-year old battering ram from epic battle between Rome and Carthage found in Mediterranean
Researchers have uncovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily. The weapon would [...]
Ancient submerged bridge in Spain reveals that humans inhabited Mediterranean island nearly 6,000 years ago
After analyzing a submerged bridge found in a Spanish cave, researchers have determined that humans [...]
World War I British warship that sank in a surprise U-boat attack 110 years ago discovered in North Sea
HMS Hawke sank after an explosion caused by an enemy torpedo, with the loss of [...]
DNA reveals inbreeding, smallpox and violent ends among cave-dwelling Christians in medieval Spain
It’s unclear why people chose to live in the caves, but DNA is shedding light [...]
Possible ‘mega’ fort found in Wales hints at tension between Romans and Celtics
The fort would have contained multiple buildings and was built sometime between the first and [...]