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Jan 15, 2026 · Archaeology This ancient Siberian ice mummy had a talented tattooist Researchers reconstructed a roughly 2,000-year-old woman’s tattoos, from prowling tigers to a fantastical …
Archaeology’s top discoveries of 2024 include preserved brains and a ...
Dec 17, 2024 · From the plight of ancient Egyptian scribes to the identities of ancient Maya sacrifices, 2024 brought a rich medley of insights into human history.
A race to save Indigenous trails may change the face of archaeology
Oct 29, 2024 · As construction of a pipeline nears, an effort to preserve an Indigenous trail in Canada tests whether heritage management can keep up with advances in archaeology.
Rethinking archaeology and place - Science News
Nov 2, 2024 · Pompeii. Machu Picchu. Stonehenge. Angkor Wat. The Great Pyramid of Giza. Those of us who grew up in Western cultures tend to think of archaeology as the study of a place — a point on …
Human brains found at archaeological sites are surprisingly well …
Mar 20, 2024 · Analyzing a new archive of 4,400 human brains cited in the archaeological record reveals the organ’s unique chemistry might prevent decay.
Stone Age hunter-gatherers may have been surprisingly skilled seafarers
Apr 9, 2025 · New archaeological finds in Malta add to an emerging theory that early Stone Age humans cruised the open seas.
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Jul 23, 2025 · Archaeology AI reveals new details about a famous Latin inscription An analysis of the Res Gestae Divi Augusti using AI reveals its legal tone and imperial messaging, offering new insights …
How an ancient solar flare illuminated the start of the Viking Age
Jul 23, 2023 · Improved radiocarbon dating aided by a solar flare in the year 775 sheds light on the early days of Vikings and global trading in medieval times.
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King Tut’s tomb has secrets to reveal 100 years after its discovery
Nov 2, 2022 · More of Tut’s story is poised to come to light in the coming years. Here are four things to know on the 100th anniversary of his tomb’s discovery.