Medicine & Technology A recent study reveals that the throwing sticks unearthed in the 1990s are the oldest weapons in human history, revealing early humans as woodwork experts. Read the article to learn more.
The discovery implies that horse-drawn chariots were once used in Siberia despite not finding one yet. Read the article to learn more about this story.
Archaeologists unearthed a facedown burial near a Roman villa in Wales, suggesting a potential Roman soldier was restrained during his burial. Check it out in this article.
An Israeli archaeologist is the first to "connect the dots" of how five towns around Jerusalem could have been part of the Biblical kingdom rules by King David, though his colleagues are skeptic about it. Read to learn more.
X-rays uncover enigmatic secrets in ancient Egyptian necropolis artwork, exposing the artistic missteps in a tomb painting depicting royalty. Read the article to learn more
Mysterious large holes were discovered in the English countryside, with up to 25 found, leaving archaeologists puzzled about their purpose. Read the article to learn more details.
Excavations uncover Ice Age sediment containing prehistoric artifacts, including giant handaxes resembling large flint knives. Check out these stone tools in this article.
Scientists have uncovered a fresco in Pompeii depicting an ancient precursor to Italian pizza, situated just 14 miles from Naples, its modern birthplace. Check it out in this article.
A new facial reconstruction was created to give visual life to the remains of a 1,300-year-old skeleton that belonged to a 16-year old girl. Read to learn more.