Tag: Ancient
Antikythera mechanism: Ancient computer’s gears may not have been able to turn
The Antikythera mechanism, a fascinating ancient Greek device often referred to as the world's first computer, has been…
Ancient funerals may have included a ritual feast on a giant bird
Ancient humans living in present-day Morocco around 15,000 years ago may have had a unique ritual of feasting…
Curiosity Finds First In Situ Evidence of Carbon Cycle on Ancient Mars : ScienceAlert
But to see these same processes at work on another planet, and to understand the implications for the…
The Ancient Practice Helping Modern Women Reclaim Pelvic Health
Yoni steaming, also known as choi yok, bajo, v-steam, perri steam, or vaginal fumigation, is an ancient practice…
Ancient humans may have faced radiation risk 41,000 years ago
A magnetic field disturbance could have allowed auroras to occur more widely 41,000 years agoEvgeniyQ/iStockphoto/Get​ty Images Around 41,000…
Why Did This Ancient Chinese Handscroll Break Auction Records?
Sotheby’s Hong Kong made headlines last Thursday with a record-breaking auction that saw a 700-year-old handscroll by calligrapher…
Sunscreen may have kept ancient humans alive during a polar reversal
The study of ancient humans and their adaptation to Earth's changing magnetic poles sheds light on how our…
Archaeologists uncover settlement from golden age of ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian Settlement Uncovered Beneath Hellenistic Ruins The site of a newly discovered ancient Egyptian settlement at Kom…
Denisovan fossil from Taiwan gives clue to mysterious ancient humans
Uncovering the Mystery of the Denisovans: A Jawbone from Ancient Taiwan Illustration of a Denisovan male from ancient…
Ancient rocks tie Roman Empire’s collapse to a mini ice age
The fall of the mighty Roman Empire has long been a topic of debate among historians and scholars.…
First Denisovan Fossil Discovered in Taiwan Reveals Secrets of Our Ancient Relatives : ScienceAlert
Uncovering the Secrets of the Denisovans: A Breakthrough in Ancient Protein Analysis Unraveling the mysteries of our ancient…
Christopher Wilton-Steer’s 25,000-Mile Journey Captures a Contemporary View of an Ancient Trade Route — Colossal
The Silk Road: A Living History Christopher Wilton-Steer’s upcoming book, The Silk Road: A Living History, takes us…