Ancient Viruses Discovered in Tibetan Glacier — 75% of Which Are New to Science
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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified more than 1,700 previously unknown viruses within ancient ice core samples taken from…
2,700-Year-Old First Temple-Era Seal Depicting Winged “Genie” Unearthed in Jerusalem
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A remarkable archaeological discovery dating back 2,700 years has surfaced in Jerusalem, shedding light on the cultural influences in the…
Divers Discover a 3,000-Year-Old Statue at the Bottom of an Italian Lake—Complete with Preserved Human Fingerprints
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A remarkable archaeological find has emerged from the depths of Lake Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, where divers uncovered a 3,000-year-old…
New Insights into How Early Humans Hunted Ice Age Mammoths: The Surprising Truth
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Imagine facing a six-ton mammoth with only your wits and a few primitive tools. It’s hard to picture how our…
Buddhas of Bamiyan: Afghanistan’s Heritage Destroyed by the Taliban
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For centuries, the majestic Buddhas of Bamiyan stood as silent sentinels in the heart of Afghanistan, watching over the Bamiyan…
Sea Level Rise Puts Greece and Turkey’s Cultural Heritage in Jeopardy
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A recent study has brought to light an urgent and growing threat: the rising sea levels that now endanger some…
Newly Discovered Victims in Pompeii Reveal Tragic Final Moments of Vesuvius Eruption
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Archaeologists have recently uncovered the skeletal remains of two individuals—a man and a woman—who perished during the catastrophic eruption of…
Using AI to Virtually Unroll Pompeii’s Ancient Scrolls
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The Vesuvius Challenge stands as a groundbreaking competition in classical studies, with the potential to spark a new Renaissance. This…
Norway’s Viking Age: A More Violent Society Than Denmark?
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For years, it was widely believed that violence levels in Viking Age societies across Scandinavia were relatively uniform. However, new…
Unveiling the Secrets of 12,000-Year-Old Karahan Tepe: The Remarkable Counterpart to Göbekli Tepe
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Göbekli Tepe, dating back approximately 12,000 years, holds the title of the world’s oldest known megalithic site. However, less known…
The Al Naslaa rock formation stands as one of Earth’s most extraordinary geological marvels
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This ancient site, adorned with petroglyphs that date back thousands of years and evidence of human activity from the Bronze…
Teymareh Petroglyphs: A 40,000-Year-Old World Heritage at Risk Due to Mining Activities
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The Teymareh Petroglyphs, one of the most extensive collections of rock art globally, are currently at significant risk due to…
Discovery in North Florida Could Redefine the History of Early Humans in the Americas
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A recent discovery in North Florida may significantly alter our understanding of the first human inhabitants in both North and…
Ancient Roman Ringstone Engraved with Athena Unearthed at Assos
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Archaeologists have unearthed a significant Roman Imperial Period ringstone engraved with the image of Athena, the protective deity of the…
Remarkable Discovery at Karahan Tepe
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Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable carving of a running wild donkey on a stone during the ongoing excavations at Karahan…
Exquisite 14,000-Year-Old Carving: A Masterpiece of Prehistoric Artistry
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A small yet extraordinary carving, created 14,000 years ago by a group of prehistoric hunters, represents a significant piece of…
A Richly Decorated Weapon from Edo Japan Discovered in WWII Rubble in Germany
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A rare 17th-century Japanese samurai sword has been uncovered by archaeologists in Germany, found amidst the ruins of a cellar…
Ancient Egyptian Metalworking Polluted Giza’s Sacred Harbor 4,600 Years Ago
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Recent geoarchaeological research has uncovered evidence that extensive metalworking activities in ancient Egypt resulted in considerable environmental contamination in…
Six Extinct Species That Scientists May Soon Revive
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The field of de-extinction, which focuses on the revival of extinct species, is making significant strides. Advances in this area…
2,200-Year-Old Battering Ram from Rome’s Epic Clash with Carthage Discovered in the Depths of the Mediterranean
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A significant archaeological discovery has been made off the coast of Sicily, where researchers have recovered a 2,200-year-old bronze battering…
Neolithic Builders May Have Mastered Geometry 4,000 Years Before Euclid
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Recent research on the megalithic stone monument known as Menga, or the Dolmen of Menga, located on the Iberian Peninsula,…
Toxic Victorian-Era Books Could Poison Readers, New Research Finds
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A recent study from Lipscomb University reveals that many vibrantly colored books from the Victorian era contain toxic dyes that…