Ancient Dna
A Methods archaeology method page covering how it works, what it can tell you, limits and error and cost and access, alongside the 13 reports filed on it
Ancient Egyptian princesses used weapons
A study of royal mummies from Dahshur reveals bone changes indicating that Middle Kingdom princesses were skilled archers and weapon users, not just...
Ötzi the Iceman's Microbiome Reveals Ancient and Modern Life After 5,300 Years
Researchers uncover a mix of ancient gut bacteria and cold-adapted yeasts on Ötzi's mummy, suggesting continuous microbial activity since his death...
Ancient Egyptian tomb reveals evolving burial traditions through organized mummies and a mummified dog
A study of tomb TT 209 in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis uncovers a structured evolution of burial practices over centuries, from individual coffins to...
Giant Crocodylian Predator Dominated Miocene South America
A new study reveals that the massive crocodylian *Purussaurus neivensis*, reaching up to 23 feet in length, was a dominant predator in South...
Ancient Manuscripts Reveal Hidden Genetic Secrets Without Damage
Researchers have developed a non-destructive method to extract DNA from centuries-old parchment manuscripts, unlocking new insights into ancient...
Earliest Brass Production Found in Ancient Chinese Workshop
Chinese archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known evidence of brass production in East Asia, dating back to the ninth and tenth centuries, at a...
Ancient Skeletons Challenge Assumptions About Syphilis Origins
A new study suggests that congenital transmission of treponemal diseases may not be exclusive to venereal syphilis, challenging a long-held...
Scientists Discover Evidence of Two Origins of Life on Earth
A recent study suggests that the first free-living cells may have emerged independently twice, with life sharing one ancient genetic code but...
2,300-Year-Old Alcoholic Beverage Found in Ancient Chinese Cemetery
Archaeologists in China have discovered a well-preserved alcoholic beverage in a bronze vessel from a cemetery near the Great Wall, dating back to...
Fourth-Century B.C. Graves Found at Hattusha
Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs at the Hittite capital city of Hattusha in central Turkey. The graves date back around 2,300 years...
Possible Ancient Wrestler's Tomb Found in Turkey
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a 2,400-year-old grave lined with stones at the site of Aspendos, a Pamphylian city on the country's southern...
Drought Exposes Roman Bridge in Bulgaria
A Roman bridge in Bulgaria has been exposed by a heat wave in Europe, revealing its foundations and providing archaeologists with an unprecedented...
Ancient Roman Wine Shipwreck Found Near Sicily
A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying 500 amphoras, likely used for wine transport, has been discovered off Sicily's coast. The vessel, measuring...