Research Reveals Whales Evolved in Three Rapid Phases, Their Ancestors Crawled Out of the Sea 400 Million Years Ago
Free from ecological constraints, these early whales could experiment and quickly adapt to their new lifestyle in the water.
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Archaeologists Unearth Bones from More than 10 Human Skeletons Inside a Cave, Shed Light on Prehistoric Migration Patterns and Cultures
Advanced genetic analysis of those remains has produced genetic diversity quite contrary to the surprise and previous archaeological assertions.
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Archaeologists Stunned to Discover a Bronze Age Tomb With Two Bodies Locked In Embrace, Say They Died at the Same Time
The most striking finds included a faience flask, a luxury import from the Syrian-Mesopotamian borderlands.
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Scientists Discover Remains of a Baby With a Nearly Complete Skull, It's 150,000 Years Older Than the Lucy Specimen
The discovery has left researchers astounded because of its exceptional preservation.
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7000-Yr-Old Clay Seal Impression With Geometric Shapes Discovered, Likely Used to Stamp Deliveries
Unlike the later seals of the First Temple period in Jerusalem, which include names and biblical figures, this ancient impression predates writing.
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Mysterious Earth Rings in Australia Are Not Natural Phenomena and Were Made by Humans 1400 Years Ago
Hundreds of such earth rings were destroyed under European colonization across Australia.
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Mysterious Gold Foils With 'Astonishing Richness of Detail' Offer Glimpse of Ancient Scandinavian Religion
In Norwegian, these objects are called "gullgubber," roughly translated to "golden old men," and have been found only in Scandinavia.
3 days ago
Researchers Find 1000-Year-Old Gold Mask Inside the Tomb of an Elite Man, Say It Was Painted With Human Blood
What made the discovery somewhat peculiar was how the other skeletons were placed within the grave.
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Spectacular Gold and Amethyst Ring Discovered From World's Largest Ancient Winery, Used to Prevent 'Hangovers'
A stunning jewelry piece unearthed in Yavne by the Israel Antiquities Authority has sparked discussions on ancient drinking customs.
3 days ago
Archaeologists Unearth a Sumptuous Private Bathhouse, Reveal How Elite Ancient Romans Treat their Guests Before a Lavish Meal
The spa’s design recalls the ancient Roman novel "Satyricon" by Gaius Petronius Arbiter, featuring lavish baths and feasts by wealthy hosts.
3 days ago
4000-Yr-Old 'Amazing' Stone Objects Resembling Human Figures With Distinct Features Baffle Archaeologists
Each stone was worked carefully by a technique called pecking, where flakes of stone are chipped off with a pointed metal or stone tool.
3 days ago
2700-Yr-Old Private Toilet Carved Out of Limestone With Seat Found in Jerusalem; ‘A Very Rare Find... Only Rich People Had.'
The toilet was part of the structure of a very fine palace, with complex column capitals featuring the motif of the Judahite monarchy.
4 days ago
Archaeologists Discover Roman-Era Cemetery of Men Buried With 'Curse Tablets', Was Inscribed in an Extinct Language
These lead tablets offer a unique glimpse into the lost Celtic language and the complex cultural ties between Roman and Gallic civilizations.
4 days ago
Scientists Recover Lost Photos of Fossils Destroyed in World War II, Baffled to Identify a Giant New Dinosaur Species
The images were crucial, showing a horn between the nostrils, an enlarged frontal brain, and unique anatomy.
4 days ago
Scientists Find Earliest Evidence of Human Footprints Outside Africa Which Are Over 800,000 Years Old
Their impressions tell an intimate story of early humans, adults and children, hiking along what was likely the ancient Thames estuary.
5 days ago
Scientists Uncover Fossil of a Terror Bird That Could Be the Largest Ever Known, Stood Over 8 Feet Tall
These ancient birds were powerful predators that dominated the ecosystems of South America during the Miocene era.
5 days ago
An 'Unusually Large' Ice Volcano in Iceland Had the Biggest Outbreak in More Than 300 Years Creating a Huge Hollow Lava Field
While the volcano's remote location in Iceland's uninhabited highlands means no immediate risk to infrastructure, authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
5 days ago
Researchers Baffled After Finding New Species of Crayfish Hiding Amongst Common Aquarium Pets for Over Two Decades
The discovery came as a surprise to the research team, who noticed several distinctively colored specimens among their purchased shipment.
5 days ago
Amateur Diver Looking for Shark Teeth Stumbles on Well-Preserved 7000-Yr-Old Native American Burial, Officials Call it 'Unprecedented Discovery'
The excavation uncovered human bones, sharpened wooden stakes, and textile fragments, all remarkably preserved in what used to be a freshwater pond.
6 days ago
Archaeologists Baffled by Bronze Age Mega-Fortress Hidden in Mountains, Was 40 Times Larger Than Originally Thought
Dmanisis Gora's most remarkable feature is its advanced defense system, consisting of inner and outer walls made entirely of massive, rough boulders.
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