Thought lost in WW2, records discovery reveals secrets of ancient people
The discovery "adds significantly" to our understanding of these ancient communities, researcher Jenny Metcalfe told Newsweek.
Archaeologists' pagan temple find challenges history of Roman Christianity
Researchers have uncovered the ruins of a temple from the Roman period that is thought to date to the 4th century.
Archaeologists find evidence of feasts for the dead in medieval cemetery
Researchers unearthed the burial site on the grounds of a castle in Wales, describing it as a "really exciting discovery."
Reason for mysterious gaps in Great Wall of China revealed
Research on the "Mongolian Arc" has provided new insights into one of the least understood sections of the Great Wall.
How scientists would nuke an asteroid to defend Earth
Deploying a nuclear device has been proposed as one possible solution to protect our planet against a catastrophic impact.
Giant naked hill figure revealed as Hercules—and he aided medieval armies
The origins of England's Cerne Giant have been shrouded in mystery but new research suggests the figure may have helped in the fight against Viking marauders.
Ancient "ritual artifact" may reveal secrets of deep space
A mysterious stone disk found at an ancient hill fort could be the oldest celestial map ever discovered.
Diets were almost exclusively vegetarian in the first European cities
Researchers have revealed the extremely sophisticated food systems of ancient "mega-sites" built around 6,000 years ago.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old monumental tomb of Roman elite in Turkey
The tomb, located near an ancient Greek sanctuary, was found to contain the remains of several people.
Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old palace in ancient Chinese walled city
Researchers uncovered archaeological remains measuring around 200 feet long and 100 feet wide in the ancient settlement.
Two new 'iconic and bizarre' dinosaur species discovered
The prehistoric creatures, one found in Montana, lived just before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Archaeologists discover ancient camp where Maya ate cooked snails
Researchers found some "unusual mounds of Earth" at the site, as well as pottery and snail shells.
Getting a pet may slow dementia in older people who live alone
Research indicates that older adults living alone are at high risk for developing dementia and cognitive decline.
Sexting so common U.S. schools must cover how to do it safely, say experts
A team of researchers investigated sexting in a sample of almost 3,000 young adults from the United States and Canada.
Are humans still evolving? "Maybe more rapidly than ever," says scientist
Cultural and technological innovations appear to be the main drivers of adaptation. But have they replaced biological adaptation?
Trans emperor claim oversimplifies Roman gender identities, historians say
A Roman emperor was classified as trans by a museum, but applying modern gender identities to ancient figures has its pitfalls.
Scientists discover tarantula species whose time is numbered
Even though the species has just been discovered, evidence suggests that it is seriously threatened by human activities.
Historians find evidence of recycling in Tudor times
The Tudor dynasty, which included iconic figures such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, held the English throne from 1485 to 1603.
Modern Wise Men find mystery fossil is fruit of the frankincense family
The mystery identity of several fossils that have puzzled scientists for decades has been unraveled.
Archaeologists find ancient artifact with snake eating a frog-like creature
The scene that the artifact depicts represents an important origin myth that refers to the creation of the world.
"Dancing" muse statue from 2,175 years ago unearthed in city of gladiators
The ancient city's site has been inhabited for thousands of years and has changed hands between several civilizations.
North America's first people may have arrived on sea ice 24,000 years ago
The latest findings shed new light on the peopling of the Americas, one of the hottest debates in archaeology.
Archaeologists find ancient Native American calendar on Colorado border
Researchers have documented previously unknown artworks carved into a rock by a culture whose history dates back more than 3,000 years.
Wisconsin locals may have found ship wrecked in deadliest-ever US wildfire
On October 8, 1871, the Peshtigo fire swept through northeast Wisconsin, claiming more than 1,200 lives.
Neuroscientists discover source of "wave of death" at end of consciousness
The latest findings shed new light on the process of dying and the accompanying changes that occur in the brain.
Medieval skeletons provide "special understanding" of everyday Viking life
Researchers have found evidence of how Vikings treated dental problems, including seemingly filing their teeth, which may have been a bid to relieve tooth pain.
Scientists reveal what happens in the brain when you daydream
The authors of a study suggest that daydreaming could have an important role to play in learning and memory.
Rare "ghosts" seen in Earth's upper atmosphere explained by physicists
The mysterious atmospheric "ghosts"—which glow green—are "exceptionally rare," occurring alongside special types of lightning known as sprites.
Roman "backwater" challenges history of the ancient empire's decline—study
Archaeologists have discovered an "amazing" theater, markets, bath complexes and a river port in a traditionally overlooked Roman settlement.
Scientists discover bursting "Dune sandworm" fungus
The iconic "Dune" sci-fi novel series features colossal "sandworms" that can grow to hundreds of feet in length.