Tag: Ancient
An ancient Chinese skull might change how we see our human roots
A Groundbreaking Discovery: The Yunxian 2 Skull and its Implications for Human Evolution Research into a 1-million-year-old hominid…
Our Enduring Fascination With Ancient Roman Baths
When we think of the comforts of ancient Rome, few things evoke relaxation quite like the famous Roman…
30,000-year-old toolkit shows what ancient hunter carried in a pouch
Humans A remarkable discovery of 29 stone tools—crafted for essential activities like hunting, butchering, and wood cutting—has been…
An ancient reptile’s fossilized skin reveals how it swam like a seal
valceresii likely swam using its limbs for propulsion, rather than its body like plesiosaurs. The fossil also revealed…
Denisovans: Why a mysterious group of ancient humans doesn’t have a species name
Illustration of an ancient Denisovan manJOHN BAVARO FINE ART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY This is an extract from Our Human…
Human bones found in Spanish cave show signs of ancient cannibalism
Cut marks on a foot bone from El Mirador cave in SpainIPHES-CERCA Recent findings of butchered human remains…
This ancient Siberian ice mummy had a talented tattooist
Exploring the Past of a Talented Practitioner Still, it’s a fascinating look into the past of a talented…
Massive Earthquake Could Strike Canada as Ancient Fault Line Wakes : ScienceAlert
The Tintina Fault: Is a Major Earthquake Imminent? The Tintina fault, spanning 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) across northern…
Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes
The potato, a beloved staple food for millions around the world, has a surprising origin story. Scientists have…
Ancient Siberian ice mummy is covered in ‘really special’ tattoos
Researchers have uncovered elaborate tattoos on a mummy dating back over 2000 years, shedding light on the ancient…
An Ancient Pyramid in Mexico Collapsed Into A Pile of Rubble : ScienceAlert
Protecting Precious Heritage Sites from Extreme Weather Events Climate change is wreaking havoc on precious heritage sites around…
Engineers Weigh Up Returning to Ancient Roman Concrete Recipes : ScienceAlert
The Sustainability of Ancient Roman Concrete: Lessons for Modern Cement The ancient Romans were master builders, constructing structures…