Ancient
Medieval Skeleton Unlocks Ancient History of Salmonella
"This is the first time that any salmonella has been found in old human remains in Europe," one researcher said.
100 Million-year-old Baby Snake Is Oldest Ever Found
It's not quite Jurassic Park, but the finds reveal "critical" clues about the evolutionary history of the slithery beasts.
Our Ancestors' Kids Scaled Trees, Ancient Foot Reveals
"If you were living in Africa three million years ago...without any means of defense, you'd better be able get up in a tree when the sun goes down."
Ancient Skull Surgery Had High Survival Rate in Peru
The operations in the ancient Incan world were more successful than those during the American Civil War.
Ancient African Trees Dying at 'Shocking' Rate
Scientists are finding that Baobab trees are dying in mysterious circumstances and they are stumped as to why.
Ancient Latrines Reveal the Diets of Our Ancestors
The ancient stools provide insights into parasitism, diet and subsistence patterns of past populations.
Archaeologists Find Ancient Child Skeleton In Pompeii
In 79 AD, this seven or eight year old child fled to the city's Central Baths for shelter.
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Thousands of Infant Galaxies Discovered
The galaxies were around in the early stages of the universe, 13 billion years ago.
Historian Argues Women Were Leaders in Ancient Peru
There has been a "discriminatory interpretation" of the role women held in Peru, the historian said.
Mystery Glyphs Rewrite History of the Amazon
The Amazon was home to millions of people in complex societies long before Europeans arrived.
2 Billion-Year-Old Rocks Help Explain Life on Earth
The samples were discovered in a 1.2-mile-deep hole drilled in Russia.
Ancient Tools Recently Discovered Raise New Questions
The ancient tool findings are detailed in a series of three studies published in the journal "Science."
Giant Ancient Shark Tooth Stolen From Secret Location
Megalodon could grow up to 18 meters in length and weigh as much as 37 tons.
Ancient Messages Found Under Prophet Jonah's Tomb
Looters created a tunnel that archaeologists later explored.
Ancient Roman Graves Uncovered by Palestinian
Archaeologists estimate that it's 2,000 years old.
Egypt Begins Search for Tutankhamun's Wife
Excavations have begun in an area where archaeologists believe the tomb of the ancient Egyptian wife could be.
DNA From Ancient Civilization Shows They Were Explorers
Most of our historical record about the Phoenicians came from ancient Greeks and Romans—the Phoenician's arch-enemies.
Feet of Stone Statue of Pharaoh Found in Parking Lot
The right foot of the statue features hieroglyphic symbols that correspond to both the birth name and coronation of King Amenhotep III.
Ancient Christian Text Adds to Bible's Wise Men Tale
An ancient Syriac manuscript provides a much richer description of the wise men's visit to baby Jesus.
Mexico: Ancient Warship, Steamboat and Lighthouse Found
The Dutch ship was carrying contraband when it sank.
'Floating' Universe Model Discovered on Mexican Volcano
Water from nearby springs had been deliberately diverted to create the illusion that the sanctuary was floating, as if on a mirror.
Irrigation System Found on China's Ancient Silk Road
The system, dated to around the 3rd or 4th century A.D. and lost for centuries, lies in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Yorkshire Archaeologists Discover Ancient 'Woodhenge'
The 4,000-year-old circular monument features wooden posts surrounding burned stones.
45,000-Year-Old Tools, Bones Discovered in Chinese Cave
Among the thousands of artifacts were fossilized skeletons of rabbits, sheep, donkeys, rhinos, bears and birds.
Hidden Writings on Papyrus Encasing Mummies Revealed
Some of the papyrus scraps carry everyday notes like shopping lists or tax returns.
Ancient China: Rare 1,900-Year-Old Mirror Found Intact
Humid conditions on the Japanese island where the mirror was found may have helped preserve the rare artifact.
Ancient Stone Doll Joins World's Oldest Toy Collection
The toys' purpose was unknown, but the grave belonged to a "common child," as opposed to one of an elite social class.