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.
Archaeology
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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