7,200-Year-Old Skeleton in Sulawesi Reveals New Human Lineage in Southeast Asia

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Archaeologists, during excavations in Leang Panninge cave on the island of Sulawesi, unearthed the remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a 7,200-year-old female hunter-gatherer. DNA analysis of this skeleton, nicknamed Besse, reveals a genetic makeup unlike any other early human remains ever found. The significance of this discovery lies in challenging long-held theories about human migration patterns … Read more

Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe Excavations Unearth Painted Boar Statue and Human Figure

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Göbeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old megalithic wonder often referred to as the “zero point of history,” continues to astonish archaeologists with groundbreaking discoveries. Recent excavations at this UNESCO World Heritage site and its neighboring “sister site,” Karahantepe, have unearthed a trove of remarkable artifacts, including a painted wild boar statue and a life-sized human figure – both … Read more

Tiny Flakes Reveal How Early Humans Worked Wood 300,000 Years Ago

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Imagine piecing together the lives of our distant ancestors through seemingly insignificant objects. A recent study published in Scientific Reports offers a fascinating glimpse into this process, shedding light on the woodworking practices of early humans 300,000 years ago. Researchers from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (SHEP) … Read more

300,000-Year-Old Throwing Stick Reveals Advanced Woodworking Skills

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Researchers, led by Dr. Annemieke Milks of the University of Reading’s Department of Archaeology, meticulously analyzed a 300,000-year-old wooden throwing stick unearthed in Schöningen, Germany. This analysis reveals a level of woodworking sophistication previously unseen in artifacts from this period. The Schöningen throwing stick, a double-pointed implement measuring 77 centimeters long, offers a compelling glimpse … Read more

Near-Complete Elephant Skeleton Unearthed in Schöningen

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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

Study Suggests Early Humans in Europe Used Bear Skins for Warmth 300,000 Years Ago

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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

New Study Reveals Advanced Woodworking Techniques in 300,000-Year-Old Hunting Weapons

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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

Shakespeare’s Sister’s Secret Faith Revealed

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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

Did Early Humans Create the World’s Oldest Sand Sculpture?

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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

Study Identifies Novel Biomarkers in Ancient Pottery for Understanding Prehistoric Cooking Practices

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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