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Kikai-Akahoya: Japan's ancient volcanic eruption wasn't the apocalypse we thought
New research reveals that Jomon communities didn't just disappear after a massive eruption 7,300 years ago—they adapted, migrated, and even thrived.
Neanderthal shoulder blade reveals possible ancient murder
A 75,000-year-old injury found in an Iraqi cave might be our oldest evidence of lethal violence.
Turkey: World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island
Archaeologists just discovered a 4,700-year-old vessel, and it’s giving major historical main character energy.
Amelia Earhart: Researchers hunting for lost plane on crab-infested island
A team is finally investigating the 'Taraia Object' to see if it’s the long-lost wreckage of the legendary aviator’s flight.
Neanderthals: New discovery shows they were total woodworking pros
Ancient Spain site reveals Neanderthals weren't just big-brained hunters; they were masters of daily tools, and the evidence was hiding in plain sight.
Homo erectus fossils in South Africa push back timeline of human evolution
New fossil evidence from South Africa suggests our ancient ancestors arrived 200,000 years earlier than we thought.
Florida archaeology mystery: Tampa Bay pottery origins solved
A century-old puzzle about how Mississippian-style pottery ended up in Florida has finally been decoded by researchers.
Ancient Egypt: New evidence suggests royal servants were sacrificed
A fresh look at 100-year-old skull collection reveals blunt force trauma, pointing to a dark side of First Dynasty royal burials.
Ancient Egypt: New evidence suggests royal servants were sacrificed
A study of 5,000-year-old skulls reveals evidence of blunt-force trauma, pointing to a dark side of the First Dynasty.
Science breakthroughs: dark matter, quantum physics, and Mars yeast
From potential dark matter signals to space-age Martian concrete, we're rounding up the coolest scientific discoveries that almost flew under your radar.
Medieval graves: Why DNA says those burial buddies weren't family
New research shows that shared graves in the Viking and Medieval eras weren't always about blood, but about community and belief.
Herculaneum scrolls: New study uses lead ink to unlock ancient secrets
Scientists are burning their own papyrus scrolls to figure out how to read ancient texts destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Stonehenge’s 6-ton altar stone may have had a wild, icy road trip
New research suggests this massive rock had a multi-stage journey from Scotland, involving both prehistoric glaciers and some serious human effort.