Archaeology
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The Southern Origin: Ancient Genomes Reveal Proto-Austronesian Migration Paths
Read more: The Southern Origin: Ancient Genomes Reveal Proto-Austronesian Migration PathsThrough the genome-wide data of 26 ancient human remains from northern and southern East Asia, spanning 9,500 to 300 years ago, including some extracted from the Qihedong skull, they carried out a series of scientific analyses that supported a southern China origin for proto-Austronesians.
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The Renovation Treasure: 40,000 Ancient Coins Found in a French Garden
Read more: The Renovation Treasure: 40,000 Ancient Coins Found in a French GardenIn Senon, north-eastern France, a homeowner’s renovation plans were interrupted when diggers unearthed the remains of a Gallo-Roman settlement… a cache of nearly 40,000 coins.
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New Thoughts on Denmark’s Ancient Hjortspring Boat
Read more: New Thoughts on Denmark’s Ancient Hjortspring BoatReanalysis of the Hjortspring boat challenges older interpretations, showing it may have been optimized for performance and highlighting Iron Age maritime culture in Scandinavia.
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Earliest Evidence That Neanderthals Made Fire in England
Read more: Earliest Evidence That Neanderthals Made Fire in EnglandExcavations in England reveal Neanderthals were making and using fire deliberately more than 400,000 years ago, indicating advanced logic and survival strategy far earlier than assumed.
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University of Houston Archaeologists Unearth Rare Mayan Ruler’s Tomb
Read more: University of Houston Archaeologists Unearth Rare Mayan Ruler’s TombUniversity of Houston archaeologists discovered a rare 1,700-year-old Mayan ruler’s tomb at Caracol, confirming its occupant and shedding light on early Mesoamerican political connections.
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Göbekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe December 2025 Update
Read more: Göbekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe December 2025 UpdateDozens of new Neolithic finds revealed at Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe.
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2,400-Year-Old Sacrificial Site in Russia Reveals Elite Nomadic Rituals
Read more: 2,400-Year-Old Sacrificial Site in Russia Reveals Elite Nomadic RitualsA newly discovered Iron Age sacrificial site in the Urals reveals complex rituals and far-reaching trade networks among elite nomadic cultures.
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A Rich Sacrificial Complex in the Southern Urals: Rethinking Nomadic Rituals
Read more: A Rich Sacrificial Complex in the Southern Urals: Rethinking Nomadic RitualsA southern Ural sacrificial complex yields hundreds of high-status artifacts, revealing elite nomadic ritual practices and far-reaching cultural ties across Eurasia.
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A Luxurious Roman-Era Pleasure Boat off Alexandria: What it Tells Us
Read more: A Luxurious Roman-Era Pleasure Boat off Alexandria: What it Tells UsA rare Roman-era pleasure boat recently found off Alexandria reveals luxury seafaring and elite leisure practices, linking classical descriptions to real archaeological evidence.
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Archaeology: Digging Into the Past — Ancient Egypt & Mummies
Read more: Archaeology: Digging Into the Past — Ancient Egypt & MummiesA short educational video exploring what archaeology involves: how mummies are discovered and studied — including insights from a leading Egyptologist.