Muhammad Tuhin 
The fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, birthplace of some of humanity’s earliest and most influential civilizations, wasn’t always a peaceful haven. A recent international study by researchers from the Universities of Tübingen, Barcelona, and Warsaw challenges simplistic narratives about violence in this region. Their findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, reveal a fascinating rise and fall … Read more
Researchers from China, Singapore, and the U.S. have made a groundbreaking discovery in northeastern China, pushing back the timeline for a fascinating cultural practice – cranial modification. Their findings, published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, unveil evidence of some of the earliest examples of this practice at a site called Houtaomuga, shedding light … Read more
Researchers led by Ron Pinhasi from the University of Vienna and Mario Novak from the Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, have unveiled a recent archaeological discovery in Croatia shedding light on a fascinating practice from the past and the complexities of human migration. Their study, published in PLOS ONE, reveals evidence of artificial cranial deformation … Read more
A recent study published in PLOS ONE has ignited a heated debate among archaeologists and anthropologists. The focus? A human skull, nicknamed Cranium 17, unearthed from the enigmatic Sima de los Huesos site in northern Spain. The skull’s unique injuries hint at a potential homicide, raising the possibility of one of the earliest documented cases … Read more
Archaeologists in northern China have made a poignant discovery that provides a captivating glimpse into the past. Unearthing the remarkably well-preserved tomb of a couple locked in a final embrace, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD), researchers have uncovered a love story that transcends centuries. This finding, published recently in the International … Read more
The mysterious lives of catacomb saints conjure images of ancient relics, hidden chambers, and macabre rituals shrouded in myth and legend. These enigmatic figures, often adorned in elaborate vestments and encrusted with jewels, have captured the imagination of historians, theologians, and curiosity-seekers alike for centuries. From the depths of the Roman catacombs to the altars … Read more
The transition from the fifth to the fourth century BCE (Before the Common Era) in the Central Andes, an area now encompassing parts of Peru, appears to have been a period of significant turmoil. Researchers investigating this era, known as the Middle Formative period (1200–400 BCE), have uncovered evidence suggesting widespread violence, political disintegration, and … Read more
A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light during the construction of the Moldova Highway in Romania. On the Ploiești-Buzău section, excavations revealed a magnificent princely tomb, believed to belong to a formidable warrior from the migration period (4th-5th centuries AD). The national highway company, CNAIR, announced the exciting find, which includes an array of … Read more
Archaeologists from the Odense City Museum, during a year-long rescue excavation on an ancient settlement site in the Danish village of Håre on Funen Island, unearthed a spectacular discovery – an ornately crafted sword dating back to the Bronze Age, roughly 3,000 years ago. The sword, considered “completely unique” by Chief Inspector Jesper Hansen, sheds … Read more
A groundbreaking study, published in Nature Communications, has rewritten the narrative of early human migration. By combining genetic, paleoecological, and archaeological evidence, researchers have identified the Persian Plateau as a crucial “hub” for Homo sapiens, shaping our species’ expansion out of Africa and into Eurasia. This discovery fills a critical gap in our understanding of … Read more