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A 45,000-year-old woman’s facial appearance is reconstructed through genome sequencing and CT scans. Learn about her Neanderthal ancestry and the insights gained into ancient human history.

Spread the loveA 3.8-million-year-old skull reveals the face of Lucy’s possible ancestors A “remarkably complete” skull belonging to an early human ancestor that lived 3.8 million years ago has been discovered in Ethiopia. This is the first time a skull belonging to Australopithecus anamensis has been found and the discovery sheds light on the evolutionary … Read more

Spread the loveSunken temple reveals ‘treasures and secrets’ in mysterious underwater city New “treasures and secrets” have been revealed at the site of a sunken temple off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) announced in a news release Tuesday. An underwater archaeological team, led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, has made further … Read more

A mummy originating from the Chachapoyas Culture has been uncovered near the Amazon Rainforest in northern Peru. This intriguing mummy, which seems to have been silently screaming for centuries, is believed to date back to a period spanning between 900 and 1500 BC. The excavation site has also yielded numerous other mummies. These discoveries, including dozens of mummies, are currently showcased at the Leymebamba Museum in Peru.

Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. Uniquely, it combines a royal castle and cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, and for 150 years was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government. Neither castle nor cathedral was occupied for long: in 1226 the cathedral was moved to Salisbury, although the castle remained an administrative centre into the 14th century. Old Sarum lived on, however, as a notorious ‘rotten borough’ which continued to elect members of Parliament until 1832.

Psychoactive substances and child sacrifice seem to come together more often than not when it comes to examining the Mesoamerican cultures and their history. Earlier this month, 76 child sacrifice victims with their hearts ripped out were found in Peru, and to now add to that tally is a Nazca child’s trophy-head, examined in a new study. The single hair plucked from the child’s head reveals that they consumed a psychoactive cactus, amongst other substances, prior to execution, as a part of the ceremonial process!

The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little more comfort and certainly a great deal more design effort than had been invested elsewhere. Practicality, privacy, and efficient waste disposal were all considered and, even today, one of the most prominent and easily identifiable features of ruined medieval castles is the latrines that protrude from their exterior walls. The term garderobe later came to mean wardrobe in French and its original meaning was because of space which in castle toilets was never bigger than necessary.

Is it possible that ancient cultures were interconnected thousands of years ago? According to thousands of underground tunnels that stretch from North Scotland towards the Mediterranean the answer is a big yes.

Cancun Underwater Museum or MUSA is an unusual exhibition of sculptures made by Jason DeCaires Taylor placed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc in Mexico.

Lindow Man is the preserved body of a man thought to be from between 2 BC and 119 AD, from either the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Lindow Man marked the first discovery in Britain of a well-preserved bog body.

First, the beer was named for the fossil.

Nature has always been a random architect. Entering Petralona Cave, which was formed in the limestone of Katsika Hill about a million years ago, makes this very clear.

In the annals of Babylon, the 4th to 3rd centuries BCE were marked by the flourishing presence of a priest-chronicler named Berossus. In his captivating

In the ever-evolving quest to unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations, a new discovery has ignited speculation about the possibility of time travel

Nestled in the rugged landscapes of India, the Kondana Caves stand as a testament to the architectural ingenuity and cultural richness of ancient times.

You’ve visited the Colosseum in Rome, now it’s time to discover Roman Caerleon in south Wales! The Roman Baths and Museum in Caerleon may be on a smaller scale, but are no less interesting and

A two-year meticulous investigation into the mystery of an Edinburgh crypt has finally cast important new light on the turbulent and little-known history of the Dark Ages in Scotland.

Renowned for his gargantuan size and single eye, Polyphemus held a prominent place within Greek mythology.

Amenhotep III’s 37-year reign was peaceful and prosperous. His diplomatic relations allowed art and culture to flourish, and his building projects are legendary.