Ancient DNA reveals surprises about how early Africans lived, traveled and interacted
New research provides evidence of demographic shifts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Prehistoric human vertebra discovered in the Jordan Valley tells the story of prehistoric migration from Africa
Approximately one and a half million years old, the vertebra is the earliest evidence of ancient man discovered in Israel.
Did comet’s fiery destruction lead to downfall of ancient Hopewell?
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati find evidence of cosmic cataclysm 1,500 years ago at 11 ancient sites.
Researchers discover locations of ancient Maya sacred groves of cacao trees
Findings show links among cacao cultivation, religion and power in region.
Ice-age remains near Sea of Galilee show ancient residents thrived as ice melted
Hebrew University analysis of animal remains at 23,000 year old fisher-hunter-gatherer camp prove these ancient inhabitants thrived where many starved.
23,000 years ago, humans in Israel enjoyed a new bounty of food options
Changing climate seems to have expanded, rather than stressed, dietary resources in Sea of Galilee region.
Archaeometry also confirms that the Curia Pompeia in Rome was built in several phases
The Curia of Pompey was one of the great meeting rooms where the senators of ancient Rome discussed weighty political affairs in private meetings.
Is Vesuvius taking an extended siesta?
Scientists discuss the likelihood of future eruptions from the volcano that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.
Research reveals ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought
Huge variety of plant foods made their starvation unlikely.
Nits on ancient mummies shed light on South American ancestry
New technique means head lice can provide clues about ancient people and migration.
Scientists digitally ‘unwrap’ mummy of pharaoh Amenhotep I for the first time in 3,000 years
Study shows that 21st dynasty restorers ‘lovingly restored’ mummy, dispelling theory that they were bent on reusing old royal burial equipment.
