Rocks strewn across an ancient Martian shoreline could suggest that the Red Planet was more reminiscent of Earth in its past, according to recent findings. These rocks, uncovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover, contain…
Rakus, the resident orangutan of Gunung Leuser National Park in South Aceh, Indonesia, amazes scientists at the Institute of Animal Behavior with his remarkable command of first aid. Scientists such as Caroline Schuppli,…
For sports fans, places like Fenway Park, Wembley Stadium or Center Court at Wimbledon are practically hallowed ground. Archaeologists at the University of Cincinnati have found evidence of similar reverence in ball courts…
A study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests that ancient Egyptian tombs could have served as repositories for nuclear waste, potentially triggering illnesses and even deaths attributed to curses. This study reveals a…
During excavations in the Gomila area of the town of Zakotorac on the Pelješac peninsula in Croatia, archaeologists unearthed a Greco-Illyrian helmet that is around 2500 years old. This discovery is not new…
The legendary sword Excalibur, owned by King Arthur, is one of the most iconic artifacts in history. Endowed with powers that gave the monarch unique prowess on the battlefield, she became a symbol…
The hussars, originating in Hungary, stood out as a light and versatile cavalry, gaining notoriety in Central Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The word “hussar” comes from the Hungarian term “huszár”,…
Recent research has revealed evidence of permanent bodily changes during the Viking Age. A study recently published in the journal Current Swedish Archeology , carried out by Matthias Toplak and Lukas Kerk, looked at three…
A recent study revealed that approximately 9,400 years ago , hunter-gatherers in what is now Brazil produced dozens of impressive rock art drawings in association with dinosaur footprints dating back to the Cretaceous period (between 145 and 66 million years ago ). Researchers believe that…
The recent archaeological discovery of five canoes in Italy, remarkably advanced for their time, indicates that Neolithic people were already sailing the Mediterranean more than seven millennia ago. These vessels, dated between 5700…