Unearthing a new chapter in the history of human-canine relations, a team of researchers has uncovered the remains of ancient hunting dogs in Georgia. The discovery, detailed in a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, sheds light on the possible interactions between these early canines and our own ancestors nearly 1.8 million years ago. Previous … Read more
A new study, led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University, Ono Academic College, The University of Tulsa, and the Israel Antiquities Authority, presents a 1.5 million-year-old human vertebra discovered in Israel’s Jordan Valley. According to the research published today (Wednesday, February 2) in the journal Scientific Reports, ancient human migration from Africa to Eurasia was not a … Read more
History often remembers emperors for their deeds, but rarely for their faces. Now, thanks to a remarkable scientific feat, researchers have peered into the past and reconstructed the visage of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou, who ruled China over 1,500 years ago. Published in the journal Current Biology, this groundbreaking study not only offers a … Read more
A lucky swing of a metal detector in Essex has unearthed a remarkable piece of history – a fragment of a 3,000-year-old gold torc. Found near Mistley on the banks of the River Stour, this exquisite artifact is the first of its kind ever declared treasure in the county. Torcs, twisted neck rings worn by … Read more
Archaeologists working on Ghagha Island, west of the capital city, have unearthed the remains of structures dating back a remarkable 8,500 years – the earliest ever found in the UAE. This exciting revelation, led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), sheds new light on the region’s past and … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a marble statue depicting Roman Emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus, also known as Hadrian. Alabanda, nestled within the boundaries of Doğanyurt village, boasts a rich history. Its name itself, derived from Carian words for “horse” (Ala) and “race” (Banda), hints at a vibrant past. Legend, as chronicled by Byzantine historian … Read more
New research from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (HEP) sheds light on the dietary habits of our extinct cousins, the Neanderthals. The study, published in the journals Journal of Human Evolution and Quaternary International, reveals a surprising mix of meat and plant matter on the Neanderthal menu. For years, scientists assumed Neanderthals … Read more
New research suggests early humans may have gained a crucial edge during the Ice Age thanks to their ingenuity in crafting warm clothing, specifically garments resembling parkas. This development, according to a team at Simon Fraser University in Canada, could be a key factor in why our ancestors thrived while Neanderthals perished. The study, published … Read more
New research delves deeper into the enigmatic Denisovans, an extinct hominin species that once roamed Siberia. An international team of researchers from Germany, Canada, and Russia analyzed the DNA from two molars unearthed in the Denisova Caves, shedding light on their origins, physical characteristics, and potential interactions with other human ancestors. The existence of Denisovans … Read more
In 2002, archaeologists discovered the jawbone of a human who lived in Europe about 40,000 years ago. Geneticists have now analyzed ancient DNA from that jawbone and learned that it belonged to a modern human whose recent ancestors included Neanderthals. Neanderthals lived in Europe until about 35,000 years ago, disappearing at the same time modern … Read more