80,000-Year-Old Evidence of Systematic Stone Tool Production Discovered in UAE

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An international team of archaeologists, ethnologists, and historians has made a groundbreaking discovery on the Arabian Peninsula that could alter our understanding of early human migration and tool production. Their findings, published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, reveal the oldest-known evidence of systematic stone blade production in the region. The team uncovered the … Read more

Isotope Analysis Reveals Diverse Origins of Severed Heads in Iberian Rituals

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The practice of severed heads in the Iberian world during the Iron Age represents a fascinating and unique element of funerary rituals. Although cremation was the predominant burial practice, the display of severed heads has captivated archaeologists due to the complex social, cultural, and symbolic meanings they convey. Limited archaeological records and the challenge of … Read more

Aboriginal Australians Made Pottery Thousands of Years Before European Arrived

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The discovery of the oldest pottery ever found in Australia on Jiigurru (Lizard Island) off the coast of Queensland is rewriting the history of Aboriginal Australian communities. Traditionally, it was believed that Aboriginal Australians had no knowledge of pottery production prior to European settlement. However, this groundbreaking discovery challenges those long-held assumptions, revealing a complex … Read more

Archaeological Discovery in Argentina Suggests Potential Domestication of Extinct Fox Species

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In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and evolutionary specialists from Argentina, the United Kingdom, and Germany have unearthed possible evidence of an ancient fox living alongside a human hunter-gatherer companion in what is now Argentina. This potential case of early animal domestication, as described in a paper published in Royal Society Open … Read more

New Evidence Suggests Advanced Maritime Skills in Prehistoric Southeast Asia

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For centuries, historians and archaeologists have credited ancient seafaring prowess primarily to the Mediterranean, European, and African civilizations. However, recent findings challenge this long-standing assumption, suggesting that the ancient peoples of the Philippines and Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) may have been just as adept at maritime navigation. In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal … Read more

Viking Age Populations in Sweden Suffered from Various Diseases, New Study Reveals

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Sweden’s Viking Age population, much like other ancient societies, faced a myriad of health challenges, including severe oral and maxillofacial diseases, sinus and ear infections, osteoarthritis, and other ailments. This insight comes from a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, who employed cutting-edge X-ray techniques to examine Viking skulls, shedding light … Read more

Ancient Sheep Genomes Reveal the Origins and Spread of Sheep Herding Across Eurasia

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Sheep have been a cornerstone of human civilization for over 11,000 years, serving not just as a source of food but also providing materials essential for survival, like wool and milk. From the pastoral landscapes of the Fertile Crescent to the windswept steppes of Eurasia, sheep have played an essential role in shaping human societies … Read more

Gold, Gods, and Equinoxes: A Lost Cult Site in the Netherlands

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In recent years, archaeologists have made significant strides in uncovering and understanding the complexities of early medieval cult practices. One of the latest and most exciting discoveries is that of a previously unknown cult site at Hezingen in the eastern Netherlands. Led by Dr. Jan-Willem de Kort and his team, this discovery sheds light on … Read more

Unprecedented Bead Assemblage Found in 5,000-Year-Old Spanish Tomb

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In an extraordinary archaeological find, a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, historians, and prehistory specialists has uncovered the largest single-burial assemblage of beads ever found at an ancient burial site in southern Spain. This discovery, detailed in a paper published in Science Advances, reveals new insights into the Tholos de Montelirio site, a megalithic tomb dating … Read more