Archaeologists working on a dig in Jordan have uncovered depictions of humans dating back to 7500 B.C. that were likely used by a cult that dug up their dead. The flint figurines were found in … [Read more...] about Mysterious relics from prehistoric cult that dug up their dead discovered
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Historic Black cemetery that was ‘purposefully erased’ during Jim Crow uncovered
Archaeologists in Tampa, Fla., have been working to uncover a lost Black cemetery from the early 20th century that was built over in the 1950s.Eric Prendergast, principal investigator of … [Read more...] about Historic Black cemetery that was ‘purposefully erased’ during Jim Crow uncovered
Neanderthal genome sequenced, shedding new light on our prehistoric cousins
Researchers in Germany have sequenced the genome of a Neanderthal female who lived up to 80,000 years ago. High-quality genome sequencing has only been performed on the remains of two other … [Read more...] about Neanderthal genome sequenced, shedding new light on our prehistoric cousins
Mysterious ring of Neolithic underground structures discovered near Stonehenge
Archaeologists have discovered a huge 1.2-mile-wide ring of Neolithic shafts near Stonehenge in southern England.Experts led by the U.K.’s University of Bradford report that the shafts are up to 32.8 … [Read more...] about Mysterious ring of Neolithic underground structures discovered near Stonehenge
Our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought, researchers discover
An international team of researchers in South Africa has discovered that our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought.An excavation at Drimolen near Johannesburg uncovered the remains of a … [Read more...] about Our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought, researchers discover
Nazi concentration camp Sylt on island of Alderney revealed by archaeologists
For for the first time since its destruction at the conclustion of World War II, a concentration camp on the island of Alderney has been studied by archaeologists -- revealing new information about … [Read more...] about Nazi concentration camp Sylt on island of Alderney revealed by archaeologists
Mysterious Maine shipwreck is from before the Revolutionary War, experts discover
A mysterious shipwreck that appeared every 20 years on a Maine beach has been dated to before the Revolutionary War.Researcher Stefan Claesson told Fox News that the wreck on York Beach was first … [Read more...] about Mysterious Maine shipwreck is from before the Revolutionary War, experts discover
Neanderthals ate dolphins and seals, researchers reveal
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. More than 80,000 years ago, Neanderthals were eating a wide range of food from the sea, according to the … [Read more...] about Neanderthals ate dolphins and seals, researchers reveal
Ancient Chinese noblewoman discovered buried with the donkeys she used for playing polo
An ancient Chinese noblewoman has been discovered buried in a grave with the donkeys she used for playing polo more than 1,000 years ago.The donkey bones were discovered in the tomb of Cui Shi, an … [Read more...] about Ancient Chinese noblewoman discovered buried with the donkeys she used for playing polo
Ancient Roman missile returned by repentant thief concerned about coronavirus ‘apocalypse’
A man has returned an ancient Roman projectile that he took from an ancient site in Jerusalem 15 years ago. The thief cited the current coronavirus outbreak and a feeling that “the end of the world is … [Read more...] about Ancient Roman missile returned by repentant thief concerned about coronavirus ‘apocalypse’
