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Findings show that the Vikings’ self-image was influenced by The Roman Period
In the Late Viking Age, a grave was built that looks very similar to one of the most spectacular graves...
Neanderthals appear to have been carnivores, according to new study
A new study led by a CNRS researcher, published on October 17 in the journal PNAS, used zinc isotope analysis...
Identifying the origins of obsidian blades in the Deh Luran Plain (Southwestern Iran) reveals dynamic Neolithic social networks
According to a study, an analysis of obsidian artifacts unearthed during the 1960s at two important archaeological sites in southwestern Iran...
Drone photos reveal a 4,600-year-old Mesopotamian city made of marsh islands
New drone data has revealed that the southern ancient Mesopotamian city Lagash, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in...
Norwich timber henge burnt in Neolithic excavated
For the first time since the 1930s, a 5,000-year-old timber circle that burned down during a Neolithic midwinter solstice has...
Ancient superhighway full of human and animal footprints discovered at a UK beach
A strip of land along England's west coast, now known for its picturesque beaches, was once a bustling highway for...
Neanderthals and modern humans may have overlapped, shared culture in Western Europe
At some time in prehistory, modern humans and Neanderthals met—and made love. But how long and where the two species...
Massive ancient Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria
Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic from the Roman era, describing it as the most significant archaeological discovery since the...
Remains of 240 people found beneath old Pembrokeshire department store in Wales
The remains of more than 240 people, including approximately 100 children, have been discovered beneath an old department store in...
Indigenous carved boab trees in north-west Australia
A collaborative effort between researchers and a group of First Nations Australians is underway to document ancient art found in...