In a serendipitous twist of fate amidst an oil drilling venture along the banks of the Karun River in Ahvaz, the capital city of Iran’s Khuzestan province, lies an extraordinary archaeological revelation—a vast ancient cemetery adorned with urn-like tombs. Unveiled unintentionally during the course of the drilling project, this necropolis offers a tantalizing glimpse into … Read more
Archaeologists from Sapienza University of Rome, delving into the depths of the Battifratta cave nestled within the rugged terrain near Poggio Nativo in the Sabina region of Lazio, Italy, unearthed a remarkable find—a clay figurine bearing distinctly female features. Dating back approximately 7000 years to the Neolithic period, this artifact offers a glimpse into the … Read more
In recent years, archaeological research has unveiled intriguing evidence of permanent body modification practices among the Norse and Vikings of the Viking Age. Among the latest discoveries is the investigation into three Viking Age women from the Baltic Sea island of Gotland who underwent skull elongation, shedding new light on the fascinating tradition of body … Read more
In the quiet village of Tripi, nestled amid the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountains in northeastern Sicily, lies a remarkable archaeological discovery that has unveiled a piece of ancient history. Archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an imposing stoa, a long portico, dating back to the Greco-Roman period. These ruins, with their characteristic stone blocks and … Read more
Recent research conducted by a team of anthropologists at University College London (UCL) has provided fresh insights into the divergence between Neanderthals and modern humans. Contrary to previous DNA-based estimates, which proposed a relatively recent split between the two lineages, this study indicates that Neanderthals and modern humans may have diverged much earlier—potentially more than … Read more
The discovery and analysis of ancient human remains provide invaluable insights into our shared history, shedding light on the migrations, interactions, and cultural developments of early human societies. Among these, the Aurignacians, a culturally sophisticated group that thrived in Europe around 40,000 years ago, have long intrigued researchers. Now, a collaborative effort involving researchers from … Read more
The Boker Tachtit archaeological excavation site in Israel’s central Negev desert offers a glimpse into one of the most significant events in human history: the migration of modern humans, Homo sapiens, from Africa into Eurasia and the subsequent decline of Neanderthal populations in the region. After nearly four decades since its initial excavation, researchers from … Read more
Recent advancements in genetic research have shed new light on the origins of our furry companions, revealing intriguing insights into the domestication of dogs. A groundbreaking study led by Krishna R. Veeramah, Ph.D., of Stony Brook University, in collaboration with researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, has unveiled compelling evidence regarding the ancestry of modern … Read more
A groundbreaking study, led by scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, University of Oxford, and University of Vienna, sheds new light on the early history of dogs. By analyzing the DNA of ancient canines, the research team unveils a surprising level of diversity among dogs as early as 11,000 years ago, just after the Ice … Read more
An international team, led by Durham University’s Dr. Angela Perri, delves into the archaeological and genetic records, painting a clearer picture of how dogs became integrated into human societies and potentially even aided in the peopling of the Americas. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals that the … Read more