Chicken bones and snail shells help archaeologists to date more precisely
Destruction of the Greek town Tell Iẓṭabba in present-day Israel by a military campaign waged by the Hasmoneans, a Judean ruling dynasty in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,...
High-status Danish Vikings wore exotic beaver furs
Identified by ancient proteins, fur was important as a trade and status item.
The Beyond Tut Immersive Experience
A new virtual reality, tech-driven show brings Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's treasures alive.
Climate and conflict among the ancient Maya
New research demonstrates connections between climate change and civil unrest among the ancient Maya.
In search of the lost city of Natounia
Archaeological investigations offer up new findings on the history of Parthian settlements in Iraqi Kurdistan.
When did the genetic variations that make us human emerge?
Predominance of behavioral and facial-related variations.
Unlocking the secrets of the ancient coastal Maya
Scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Learn what researchers have discovered about the ancient Maya people and their relationship with this hidden stretch...
Stone tool-making practiced by early humans may not have required cultural transmission of knowledge
Excavations reveal first known depictions of two biblical heroines
Excavations in the ancient Galilean synagogue at Huqoq uncovers intricate mosaic floor panels dating back nearly 1,600 years.
Study shows Indigenous people harvested oysters sustainably for thousands of years
Past Indigenous harvesting of oysters teaches lesson for today's need for sustainable fisheries management.
