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The genetic history of modern humans in Europe remains a fascinating area of study, especially when considering the complex interactions between early Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. It is widely accepted that after modern humans left Africa, they came into contact with Neanderthals, resulting in the interbreeding that has left a lasting genetic legacy. Today, about … Read more

A study recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Science by archaeologists Dr. Wim van Neer, Dr. Bea De Cupere, and Dr. Renée Friedman has revealed groundbreaking evidence of the earliest known livestock horn modification. This remarkable discovery was made at the elite burial complex in Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt, dating back to approximately 3700 BC. … Read more

Archaeological discoveries often reveal intriguing glimpses into ancient human behavior, and one such discovery from the Early Bronze Age at Charterhouse Warren, England, offers a chilling and grim story about violence and its implications for social interactions in prehistoric times. In a site that has captivated the attention of archaeologists, over 3,000 human bones and … Read more

New research conducted by Flinders University and the University of South Australia, in partnership with the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Point Pearce Aboriginal Corporation, has unveiled significant findings about the ancient Aboriginal history on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, also known as Guuranda. The research, which explores over 8,000 years of Narungga heritage, reveals the … Read more

In the spring of 1495, during the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France, an epidemic broke out that devastated the region. This disease, which claimed many lives in a short period of time, left its survivors with severe, life-altering physical and mental impairments. This epidemic is now widely considered to be the first documented … Read more

A fascinating discovery has recently emerged from the Ghazali Monastery Cemetery in northern Sudan, shedding light on the intricate cultural and religious practices of medieval Nubians. In an extensive post-excavation study, a team of archaeologists uncovered a rare and significant tattoo on the foot of an individual buried at the site. This individual, designated Ghz-1-002, … Read more

Iceland, a small island nation with a population of around 380,000, has long been recognized for its rich literary tradition. Despite its size, Iceland has produced an exceptional number of writers, and it is said that one in every two Icelanders has authored a book. This deep-rooted literary culture, which stretches back to the Middle … Read more

Archaeologists from the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, Italy, alongside the Underwater Archaeology Faculty in Tehran, have made an extraordinary discovery along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran, Iran. A team of researchers has successfully uncovered the remains of a wooden shipwreck that offers valuable insight into the maritime history … Read more

A recent study led by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his colleagues, published in PLOS ONE, has revealed the first-known female burial with weapons from the 10th-century Carpathian Basin in Hungary. This discovery has sparked renewed interest and debate among scholars regarding the historical role of women in warfare, as female burials containing weaponry have long … Read more