DNA of early Neanderthal gives timeline for new modern human-related dispersal from Africa
Mitochondrial DNA from Neanderthal individual who died in Swabian Jura in modern-day southwest Germany suggests that Neanderthals received genetic contribution from Africa by hominins that are closely related to...
New studies of ancient concrete could teach us to do as the Romans did
Berkeley Lab, UC Berkeley experiments show how natural chemistry strengthened ancient concrete.
Genetic evidence from the South Caucasus region shows surprising long-term stability
Study shows surprising genetic continuity in ancient times for the region, despite major cultural shifts.
Ancient Jerusalem tower younger than thought
Ultra-precise dating takes nearly 1,000 years off its age.
Multispectral imaging reveals ancient Hebrew inscription undetected for over 50 years
Military correspondence from the First Temple period discovered on reverse side of well-studied artifact at The Israel Museum, Tel Aviv University researchers say.
A Pharaoh’s Massive Tomb Unveiled
For the first time, visitors to Egypt will be able to descend 45 meters underground into the ancient tomb of the most famous pharaoh of Abydos.
Earliest known Homo sapiens just got older
Scientists push back the date on the emergence of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, and discover that they were avid game hunters.
5,000 Years of Native American Moundbuilding
5,000 years of Native American moundbuilding traditions are explored in a new exhibition opening June 24 at the Penn Museum.
Why was a teenager with bone cancer buried on Witch Hill in Panama?
The first case of cancer in ancient human remains reported from Central America.
