archaeology
First Americans Were Elite Megafauna Hunters Across Two Continents, 50-Site Study Reveals
The earliest Native Americans perfected megafauna hunting strategies that sustained them from Alaska to South America, according to a sweeping analysis of…
Ancient 4,000-Year-Old Stone Circle Unearthed in Belfast
Archaeologists in Belfast have uncovered a previously unknown 4,000-year-old stone circle, shedding light on ancient ritual practices. This discovery offers a rare…
The Science Behind Cyclops: How Realistic Is Homer’s One-Eyed Monster?
The Cyclops from 'The Odyssey' might have roots in real biology. New research suggests ancient fossilized skulls inspired the myth, blending paleontology…
Scientists Crack 400-Year-Old Mystery of Dutch Gold Coin Shipwreck
After 30 years, researchers identified a 17th-century shipwreck carrying 400 gold coins as the Dutch trader Dom van Keulen. The breakthrough reveals…
Frozen Time Capsules: Greenland’s 4,500-Year-Old Middens Reveal Lost Civilizations
Ancient rubbish heaps in Greenland—called middens—have preserved 4,500 years of human history, from Paleo-Inuit seal hunts to Viking farms. These frozen time…
Ancient DNA from Tuscan Wells Rewrites Wine History — Here’s How
Genetic analysis of 2,000-year-old grape seeds reveals how modern wine varieties trace their roots to ancient Etruscan vineyards in Tuscany.