First word problems: A new book explores the ancient history of the spoken word
Writing lets us trace language back about 5,000 years, but the spoken words is over a million years old. Psychology, biology ...
Geologists Were Surveying a Modern City—and Uncovered a Hidden Ancient Metropolis
A geology professor believed that aerial photos from the 1950s show evidence of an ancient city under Nakhon Ratchasima in ...
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Myson of Chenae: A Forgotten Sage of Ancient Greece
Myson of Chenae, named a sage by Plato instead of Periander, stood for ethical wisdom over political power in Greek ...
Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration
These findings challenge the long-held narrative about migration into and out of North Africa before and during the Neolithic ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
The Ancient Horsemen Who Created the Modern World
New DNA research shows that half the human beings alive today are descended from the Yamnaya, who lived in Ukraine 5,000 ...
Who made these unusual ancient ‘puppets’—and left them atop a pyramid?
The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...
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Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark on History
Many important ancient Greek women—poets, philosophers, and leaders— defied norms and shaped history for generations.
Ancient DNA helps reconstruct penguin history from the Stone Age to the present day
Researchers conclude that Adélie penguins took over the Antarctic habits of seals when sea ice started to expand around 1,400 ...
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Archaeology, bluebells and Shakespeare: A journey into the hidden landscapes of ancient manor house
Soulton Hall in Wem is running a groundbreaking new tour, inviting the public to explore its hidden landscapes and uncover ...
Guatemala’s Tourism Renaissance: A Journey Through History, Luxury and Purpose
From colonial charm to luxurious modernity, Guatemala’s tourism sector is undergoing a revival, blending its rich cultural ...
Archaeologists' grim discovery of two bodies buried beneath ancient UK pub
Was it a bar brawl? Archaeologists will never know what killed these two people found near an ancient Roman site.