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.
Studies show early human hunters more advanced than previously thought
Archaeological evidence reveals new insights into prehistoric hunting culture in present-day Germany 300,000 years ago.
NYU-led research differentiates facial growth in Neanderthals and modern humans
Scientific team advances understanding of the morphological processes that distinguish Neanderthals' faces from modern humans'.
