Schöningen, a region in Lower Saxony, Germany, continues to unveil its secrets from a bygone era. Renowned for its rich archaeological deposits dating back 300,000 years, Schöningen has recently yielded a remarkable discovery – an almost complete skeleton of a Eurasian straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus). This exceptional find sheds light on the lives of these … Read more
Imagine battling the harsh European winter 300,000 years ago. Our ancestors, far removed from the comforts of modern life, faced a constant struggle against the elements. A recent study published in the Journal of Human Evolution sheds light on a potential solution they employed: bear skins. Researchers from the University of Tübingen, the Senckenberg Centre … Read more
Researchers from the Lower Saxony State Office for Cultural Heritage (NLD) and the Universities of Reading and Göttingen employed cutting-edge 3D microscopy and micro-CT scanning techniques to analyze the oldest complete hunting weapons ever discovered. These 300,000-year-old implements, unearthed in Schöningen, Germany, offer a compelling glimpse into the advanced woodworking skills possessed by our pre-Homo … Read more
A remarkable discovery by Professor Matthew Steggle of the University of Bristol sheds new light on William Shakespeare’s family and the previously unknown faith of his sister, Joan. Through digital analysis of a rare 17th-century religious text, Professor Steggle has revealed Joan Shakespeare as the true author of a document long attributed to their father … Read more
South Africa’s Cape south coast acts as a time capsule, preserving clues about how our ancestors lived between 35,000 and 400,000 years ago. These insights are literally etched in stone – fossilized footprints and animal tracks trapped within ancient dunes, now hardened into a rock formation called aeolianite. A research team led by Dr. Christopher … Read more
For archaeologists, deciphering the stories of the past goes beyond analyzing artifacts themselves. Organic materials trapped within these artifacts offer invaluable insights into the lives of bygone eras. A recent study by Dr. Adrià Breu Barcons and Assoc. Prof. Rana Özbal from Koç University sheds new light on this field by introducing two novel biomarkers … Read more
For centuries, the question of which came first – the chicken or the egg – has been a source of amusement and philosophical debate. However, a recent study published in Nature Communications sheds new light on the origins of chickens and pinpoints a crucial factor in their global success: their ability to lay eggs year-round. … Read more
Cyprus, the island nation bathed in the turquoise waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, has a rich and complex history. Layers of civilizations, from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era, have left their mark on the land. Recently, a team of archaeologists made a thrilling discovery – the rediscovery of lost tombs hidden within a … Read more
Archaeologists, working in the shadow of the imposing Chepstow Castle, stumbled upon evidence not only of Roman and Anglo-Saxon fortifications, but also of an ancient wooden bridge – a vital artery connecting the two regions long before the formation of modern nations. This bridge, believed to be Roman-built and dating back an estimated 2,000 years, … Read more
Archaeologists from the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT) unearthed a trove of Roman artifacts, including a unique statue of the sea god Triton and a well-preserved mausoleum. The dig, located near London Road in Teynham, was initially expected to yield interesting Roman archaeological finds, possibly a cemetery. However, the scale and significance of the discoveries far … Read more