Archaeologists have analyzed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in 7th-century-AD cemeteries on the south coast of England, revealing that they both had recent ancestors, likely grandparents, from West Africa. Summary DNA analysis of Read More
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Ancient 'Rising Sun' coins show connections from Bangladesh to Vietnam
Archaeologists have analyzed more than 200 coins from the first millennium AD mainland Southeast Asia, revealing long-distance economic connections across the region which facilitated extensive trade and cultural interaction. Summary A study of over 200 first millennium Read More
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found chemical traces of betel nut chewing in 4,000-year-old teeth from a Bronze Age burial in Thailand — the earliest direct evidence of psychoactive plant use in Southeast Asia. By Read More
Farming and draft animals didn’t stratify societies in Carpathian Basin Summary Contrary to expectations, the introduction of farming and draft animals in the Carpathian Basin did not automatically lead to increased social stratification. Archaeological Read More
“Potentially Huge Implications” – Scientists Discover Ancient Carbon Is Leaking
A new global study reveals that ancient carbon, once thought securely stored in soils and rocks, is leaking into the atmosphere via rivers. For the first time, researchers have confirmed that carbon trapped in landscapes Read More
Ancient Fossil Discovery Solves 500-Million-Year-Old “Squid” Mystery – New Study/Science
Ancient predators once thought to be squids are now linked to arrow worms. The discovery highlights unexpectedly advanced features in these early animals. Fossils recently unearthed in North Greenland have provided key evidence to help Read More
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Fossilized reindeer tooth reveals glacial-era fauna in ancient Iberian Peninsula
A fossilized tooth recovered from the Galería site in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos, Spain) confirms that reindeer (Rangifer) inhabited this area of the Iberian Peninsula between 243,000 and 300,000 years ago. It represents one of Read More
Saturday Citations: Chatbots chat about suicide; ancient concrete recipes; depression
This week, researchers at the University of Albany reported an extreme size difference between early human males and females, suggesting intense competition among males. Krill are so overfished in Antarctica this year that the Commission Read More
A mummy’s inked skin sheds light on the history of body art Summary A newly examined Egyptian mummy, dating back over 3,000 years, is revolutionizing our understanding of ancient body art. Her intricate tattoos, revealed Read More