archeology

Ancient Babylonian tablets found to contain grim omens for the future

Ancient Babylonian tablets found to contain grim omens for the future

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A set of 4,000-year-old tablets that have mystified experts for over a century have finally been deciphered – and they don’t paint ...

Fossil of Neanderthal Child with Down’s Syndrome Hints at Early Humans’ Compassion

Fossil of Neanderthal Child with Down’s Syndrome Hints at Early Humans’ Compassion

Health
Sarah Carter

Chagyrskaya Cave in the Alta Mountains of southern Siberia / an artist’s impression of a Neanderthal man and child. Archaeologists examining finds ...

Exotic horses used for jousting tournaments were buried in Westminster

Exotic horses used for jousting tournaments were buried in Westminster

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

An animal cemetery found 30 years ago in Westminster, London, was used for burying exotic horses during the medieval and Tudor period. ...

Neanderthals created stone tools held together by a multi-component adhesive

Neanderthals created stone tools held together by a multi-component adhesive

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A new study published in the journal Science Advances has found evidence of Neanderthals creating stone tools that are held together using ...

Ancient celestial map found at Castelliere di Rupinpiccolo

Ancient celestial map found at Castelliere di Rupinpiccolo

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Image Credit : INAF Castelliere di Rupinpiccolo is an ancient hillfort, located in the Province of Trieste, Italy. The hillfort housed a ...