Plague may have persisted in Europe during 300-year period, including ‘Black Death’
Genetic analysis reveals Y. pestis bacteria may have persisted long-term in Europe.
Behind the Myth of King Midas
The Penn Museum reveals newly discovered archaeology and artifacts of the royalty and kingdom of King Midas of the Golden Touch.
What pre-Roman burials in Italy are telling us
Burials in pre-Roman Italy shed light on a society with no written records.
New findings on prehistoric stone tool industry in Italy
The Uluzzian stone tool industry, widely thought to be the product of anatomically modern humans, may actually have its roots in a stone tool tradition linked to Neanderthals.
Ancient Roman toilets did not improve sanitation
Research shows Romanization actually spread parasites.
The Anthropocene: Hard evidence for a human-driven Earth
Evidence for a new geological epoch which marks the impact of human activity on the Earth is now overwhelming, according to a recent paper by an international group of...
Pathogens found in Iceman’s stomach
Scientists gain some surprising insights into the coexistence of ancient humans and bacterium.
How ancient communities resisted new farming practices
Study shows evidence that domesticated grains were adopted late by Neolithic peoples in North Africa.
Early 17th century church at Jamestown to be excavated
Plans include investigation of the 1617 church remains.
Latest study suggests early human dispersal into Spain through Strait of Gibraltar
Most recent dating places one wave of human dispersal out of Africa into southeastern Spain at almost one million years ago.
New Insights Emerging on America’s First English Colony
Clues from the soil raise new questions.
New insights on origin of Polynesians
Study supports an early Lapita origin for Polynesians.
Scientists sequence first ancient Irish human genomes
The genomes show unequivocal evidence for mass migrations into Ireland.
Religion a key to early state formation in ancient Mexico
Study suggests religion and politics played a central role in conflict and formation of ancient societies in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Agriculture did not lead to increased population growth
Study suggests factors other than agriculture led to increase in population growth among prehistoric societies.
