New Evidence Reveals Humans Arrived on This Caribbean Island Far Earlier Than Previously Thought
Humans may have occupied the Caribbean island of Curaçao as much as 850 years earlier than previous estimates.
Archaeology
Ancient Cult Site Unearthed by Archaeologists May Have Been Devoted to Persian Water Goddess
Archaeologists say they have located an ancient fortification that was once a possible cult site devoted to a Persian water goddess.
Archaeologists Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Relic Covered in Mysterious Symbols from Lost Ancient Language
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old hand covered in mysterious symbols from an unknown, ancient language they've never seen.
3000-Year-Old Discoveries at Philistine Temple Reveal Psychoactive Rituals Linked to Mother Goddess Cult
Botanical remains and archaeological evidence from a 3,000-year-old temple in Israel are shedding light on the mysterious ancient Philistines.
5,000-Year-Old Smashed Skull of Vittrup Man Tells Violent Story of an Ancient Ritual Sacrifice
A new study into the enigmatic Vittrup Man reveals new clues about his origins and the harsh way of life that led to his death millennia ago.
Pyramid at Giza’s Controversial Restoration Has Been Halted by Egyptian Authorities
A contentious restoration of the Menkaure Pyramid at Giza has been canceled according to Egyptian authorities.
40,000 Years Ago, Neanderthals Developed This Sticky Technology to Help Them Craft Stronger Tools
Neanderthals in Europe were using a glue-like adhesive around 40,000 years ago, new research reveals.
Ancient Discoveries in South American Cave Revealed to be Thousands of Years Older Than Experts Thought
Research into the emergence of rock art in Patagonia has revealed that imagery depicted at the Cueva Huenul 1 cave is thousands of years older than archaeologists previously estimated.
Ancient Megalithic Structure Older than the Egyptian Pyramids Discovered in the Peruvian Andes
A nearly 5,000-year-old ancient megalithic site discovered in the Peruvian Andes is older than the Pyramids of Egypt.
12,940-Year-Old Rare Artifact is the Oldest of Its Kind Ever Discovered in the Americas
A rare artifact has been discovered at a mammoth kill site in Wyoming, believed to be the oldest of its kind ever found in the Americas.
Massive Stone Wall Built More Than 10,000 Years Ago Found Hidden Beneath the Baltic Sea
Researchers have discovered a submerged, 10,000-year-old massive stone wall that is one of the oldest man-made megastructures ever found.
Mysterious Jade Mask and Other Artifacts in 1700-Year-Old Tomb Reveal the Existence of an Unknown Maya Ruler
Artifacts including a jade mask unearthed in a 1,700-year-old tomb could point to an undocumented chapter in the history of the Maya Empire.
Homo Sapiens Arriving in Northern Europe Over 45,000 Years Ago Encountered This Enigmatic Human Species
Genetic Analysis of human bones shows Homo sapiens arrived in Northern Europe and encountered this enigmatic human species over 45,000 years ago.
Evidence of 45,000-Year-Old Advanced Material Culture Discovered in North China
Evidence of an advanced material culture that once thrived 45,000 years ago in Asia has been discovered in North China, according to an international team of archaeologists.
People Living in the Andes 9,000 Years Ago May Completely Redefine Our Understanding of Hunter-Gatherers
Isotopic analysis reveals people living 9,000-6,500 years ago in the Andes Mountains were not hunter-gatherers as previously believed.
14,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Tracked, Hunted and Killed This Massive Land Animal
Mounting evidence indicates that 14,000 years ago ancient humans in Alaska tracked, hunted, and killed this massive land animal.
3000-Year-Old Carvings on Enigmatic Disk Unearthed in Italy Could Be Ancient Star Map, Controversial Study Claims
A stone disk bearing peculiar markings could be an ancient star map, according to new claims that prompted debate among archaeologists.
2,000-Year-Old Lead Bullet Found in Spain Bears Inscription of This Famous Roman Emperor’s Name
Archaeologist have unearthed a 2,000-year-old lead bullet inscribed with the Latin name for Julius Caesar near the famous Battle of Munda.
2,500-Year-Old Network of ‘Elusive’ Ancient Roads Found Hidden Deep within the Amazon Rainforest
A team of archaeologists say they have discovered a complex network of ancient roads hidden deep within the Amazon.
Scientists Tested Ancient Mud Bricks Using This Novel Technique. What They Found May Confirm a Violent Event Described in the Bible.
New study uses thermal demagnetization to verify a biblical account, showing groundbreaking insights into ancient technology.
5,000 Years Ago, Human Migrations Altered European DNA Making It More Susceptible to Disease
New research just identified the source of several neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis, and how an ancient migration brought it to Europe.
1,200-Year-Old Artifacts Depicting Cosmogonic Myth of Creation Point to Unknown Pagan Cult
Archeologists have discovered a set of 1,200-year-old belt fittings depicting symbols associated with a cosmogonic myth of creation that may point to an unknown medieval pagan cult.
Scientists Analyzing Ancient Scythian Artifacts Have Made a Gruesome Discovery
Anthropologists studying a collection of ancient Scythian artifacts retrieved during excavations at sites in Ukraine have made a gruesome discovery.
More Than 23,000 Years Ago, Earliest Americans May Have Traveled “Ice Highways” Across Oceans to Reach North America
Researchers investigating how and when the first people arrived in North America are proposing that ancient travelers may have followed “ice highways” across the Pacific.
31,000-Year-Old Artifacts Reveal Use of Advanced Projectile Weapon Millennia Earlier Than Previously Thought
31,000-year-old artifacts reveal that stone age Europeans were using advanced weapons thousands of years before previously believed.
1000-Year-Old Artifact Unearthed in Odd Location 1600 Miles from Its Place of Origin
The discovery of an unusual artifact in Norway’s mountainous Vestre Slidre municipality is prompting investigations by archaeologists.
7000-Year-Old Perishable Artifacts Preserved by Ice Are Revealed in Ancient Volcanic Landscape
Archaeologists say an undiscovered trove of ancient artifacts has been revealed by the thawing of ice in northern British Columbia, Canada.
‘Magical’ Properties of Devil’s Church Cave, Used by Shamans and Healers For Centuries, Linked to Site’s Rare Acoustics
Researchers studying the supposed magical properties of Devil's Church cave in Finland say a resonance phenomenon may explain these beliefs.
5000-Year-Old Tablets Can Now Be Decoded by Artificial Intelligence, New Research Reveals
Researchers in Germany have unveiled an AI system capable of deciphering ancient cuneiform texts with excellent accuracy.
Middle Stone Age Discovery May Extend Earliest Use of This Ancient Wearable Technology as Far Back as 150,000 Years
Archaeologists report a remarkable discovery on South Africa’s Cape Coast that could upend our thinking about the earliest use of one of humankind’s oldest forms of wearable technology.
Archaeologists Find 3000-Year-Old Tablet Written in a Mysterious, Unknown Language
Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Hattusa in Turkey have discovered a 3,000-year-old tablet written in a mysterious language that modern experts have never seen before.
Mysterious Drawing of an African Lion Found in Ancient Puerto Rican Cave, Where There Are No Lions
Researchers studying Puerto Rico's first human occupation have found a mysterious drawing of an African lion inside an ancient cave.
4000-Year-Old Markings on Stone Hailed as ‘Europe’s Oldest Map’ May Lead Researchers to a Remarkable Discovery
An ancient stone covered in markings believed to represent the oldest map in Europe is revealing new secrets, according to findings that archaeologists believe could lead them to new ancient discoveries.
Massive Indonesian Pyramid with ‘Hidden Chambers’ Was Likely Built Before the Dawn of Civilization, New Research Reveals
New research reveals the Indonesian megalithic site of Gunung Padang was built thousands of years before the dawn of human civilization.
Odd Discovery Unearthed at 15th-Century Burial Site Reveals Curious Use of Medieval Technology
The discovery of an ancient prosthetic device at a 15th-century burial site highlights the unexpected sophistication of Medieval technology.
Hundreds of Lost Roman Forts Revealed By Spy Satellite Imagery, Challenging History’s View on Ancient Frontiers
Spy satellite images unveil over 300 lost Roman forts, reshaping views on ancient Roman frontiers and trade.
Ancient ‘Feat of Engineering’ Nearly 1,000 Years Older Than the Pyramids Found on Remote North Sea Island
Archaeologists say they have unearthed an ancient 'feat of engineering' on a remote island that had nearly been lost to history.
A 5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb is Revealing its Secrets, and What Was Found Inside Could Rewrite Ancient History
A team of archaeologists studying a 5,000-year-old Egyptian tomb say their unexpected findings may dramatically alter previously held beliefs about the country's ancient history.
2000-Year-Old Substance Unearthed at Ancient Roman Sites Possesses “Extraordinary” Properties
Scientists have unearthed something remarkable at several ancient Roman archaeological and construction sites, revealing artifacts coated in a naturally formed substance with unique modern technological potential.
40,000-Year-Old Encounters Between Humans and an Enigmatic Extinct Species Revealed in New Genetic Study
A new study delves into the 40,000-year-old encounters between modern humans and Neanderthals, revealing previously unknown patterns in our DNA.
A 24,000-Year-Old Discovery in a European Cave Left Researchers Stunned. Now They’re Calling it the “Most Important” of Its Kind
One of the most significant Palaeolithic art sites found in recent years has been discovered within a 500-meter-long cave on Europe’s Eastern Iberian Coast.
Ancient Structure Unearthed by Archaeologists Was Built Far Earlier Than Once Thought Possible. It Wasn’t Made by Homo Sapiens.
Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure ever built, and they say it couldn't have been built by Homo Sapiens.
Confirmation of Oldest Fossil Human Footprints in North America Upends Once Accepted Timeline of Earliest Arrivals
New research has confirmed that fossil human footprints at White Sands National Park are between 21,000 and 23,000 years old.
Secret of the Altar Stone: Stonehenge Mystery Deepens as New Discovery Upends Century-Old Theory
A team of researchers thinks they may have revealed new clues to one of the longest-kept secrets of England's enigmatic Stonehenge.
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