Extensive heat treatment in Middle Stone Age silcrete tool production in South Africa
Controlled use of fire occurred at early stage of tool, blade production.
The Higgs Bison: Mystery species hidden in cave art
Genetic research and Ice Age cave paintings reveal a previously unknown extinct species of bison.
Agriculture development and environmental records during Neolithic Age in north China
Scientists report the intensification and expansion of agriculture during the Neolithic Age in northern China and its imprints in paleo-environmental records, with implications for understanding the Anthropocene.
Unique skin impressions of the last dinosaurs discovered in Barcelona
NOT archaeology, but an amazing discovery nonetheless.
Fossil bee nest provides clues to environment of early hominin
Scientists recover more evidence that the "Taung Child" lived in a dry savannah.
Humans may have occupied Southern Cone of South America 14,000 years ago
Ancient tools, extinct animal remains provide evidence of early human occupation.
Ancient Charred Hebrew Scroll Virtually Unwrapped
Decipherment using new technology reveals lines from the Book of Leviticus in the Bible.
Ancient mystery solved: They were Neanderthals
Protein analysis suggests makers of certain tools at Grotte du Renne archaeological site were Neanderthals, not modern humans.
13th century Maya codex, long shrouded in controversy, proves genuine
A team of leading researchers in anthropology and Maya archaeology methodically verify the authenticity of the oldest known manuscript in ancient America.
Fortress on the Edge of Kingdoms
The site of Ein Hatzeva stands out as a monumental reminder of where an ancient Judaean kingdom staked a strategic foothold.
