New Genetic Study Reveals Women’s Central Role in Iron Age British Society
In a remarkable fusion of archaeology and cutting-edge genetics, a team of international researchers has...
3,500-Year-Old Skeletons Expose Gendered Labor Practices in Bronze Age Nubia
The pages of ancient history are often written in stone, ink, and myth—but sometimes, they’re...
Ancient DNA Reveals the True Origins of the Punic People
In the salty air of the ancient Mediterranean, where merchant ships crisscrossed coastlines and gods...
Hunter Gatherers in Ancient Mongolia Were Making Pottery Earlier Than Believed
Deep within the weather-sculpted expanse of the Gobi desert, nestled amid the rugged ridges of...
Fire and Soil Changes May Have Sparked the Birth of Farming
In the long saga of human history, few moments rival the impact of the Neolithic...
![Multi-gem jewelry from Ephesus, left (Pülz 2020, color pl. 26, cat. no. S184, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en), and Hoxne, right (credit to The Trustees of the British Museum [used online under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license]). Credit: Journal of Roman Archaeology (2025). DOI: 10.1017/S1047759424000278](https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/treasures-prove-thetfo.jpg)
New Research Suggests Pagan Cults Endured in Thetford Until Fifth Century
In the rich and varied tapestry of Britain’s Roman history, the discovery of the Thetford...
Ancient Drought Uncovered as Trigger Behind Roman Britain’s Collapse
In the summer of 367 CE, the Roman province of Britain was besieged on all...
Ancient Purple Dye Factory Unearthed in Israel
Along the serene shores of modern-day Haifa, beneath the sun-soaked soil of what was once...
Ancient Bones Reveal Rituals of Prehistoric South Texas Peoples
In the sun-scorched lands of prehistoric South Texas, where the winds whisper across dry plains...
Environmental Turbulence Shaped the Evolution of Human Cooperation
In a fascinating twist to the story of human evolution, scientists at the University of...
Rethinking Inequality: What 10,000 Years of House Sizes Reveal About Human History
For centuries, scholars, economists, and historians have debated the nature of inequality. Is it inevitable?...
New Evidence Reveals Ibo Island’s Pivotal Role in Early Indian Ocean Trade
The history of global trade is a complex tapestry woven through millennia, and few trade...
Archaeological Study Uncovers Long History of Housing as a Marker of Economic Inequality
The concept of inequality is a pressing issue that continues to shape societies today, and...
Hunter-Gatherers Colonized Malta 8,500 Years Ago, Study Finds
For centuries, the prevailing narrative of Mediterranean prehistory painted a clear picture: the first humans...
400,000-Year-Old Ivory Tools Discovered in Ukraine
For decades, archaeologists believed that the use of ivory as a raw material for tools...
5,000-Year-Old Cymbals Illuminate Bronze Age Music and Trade
In a groundbreaking discovery that strikes a resonant chord through time, archaeologists have unearthed a...
Whispers in Stone: The Buried Altar of Tikal and the Shadow of Teotihuacan
By the time the sun had climbed high over the Guatemalan jungle, the quiet pulse...
Ancient Skis Unearth Prehistoric Survival Secrets in Norway
In the heart of the majestic Norwegian mountains, a discovery of ancient skis is offering...
The Codex of Türi: Unraveling the Secrets of Estonia’s Oldest Dated Manuscript
Estonia’s rich cultural heritage is full of fascinating stories that offer a glimpse into the...
Ancient DNA Reveals Identity of “Well-man” from Sverris Saga
In the heart of Norway, beneath the windswept landscape of Trondheim, lies the site of...
![Early Homo sapiens burial examples including a double burial from Qafzeh Cave (#9-10) [A], an adult with a boar jaw (green) at Skhul 5 [B], and an adolescent with deer antler (red) at Qafzeh 11 [C]. Credit: Been and Barzilai 2024. Prof. Bernard Vandermeersch.](https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ancient-graves-reveal.jpg)
Neanderthal and Homo sapiens Burial Practices: Commonalities and Divergences in the Levant
The burial practices of early human ancestors have long fascinated archaeologists and anthropologists, offering crucial...