The print, which is already 15,600 years old, predates the earliest known evidence of human presence in South America by 1,000 years. Karen Moreno/PLOS OneEach row corresponds to a tracer, and each column shows the sediment content in the dry,…
The Bible mentions that Jesus was buried in a “new” tomb carved into the rock near the site of his crucifixion, and most scholars believe that this tomb is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Peter…
Along the ancient columned, 13-foot-wide road, archaeologists found the remains of several houses, as well as toilets, children’s burials and a bronze panther statue. Canton of Aargau. After geological research, archaeologists were able to concentrate on excavations on an area…
Osman Erim pulled the trident from the bottom of Lake Iznik with his net while fishing with friends. Kayip Rykhtym “Trident of Poseidon” discovered in Lake Iznik. Osman Erim is from the village of Golluçe, on the southern shore of…
A new study shows that people are able to detect subtle eye movements that indicate another person’s intentions. (Image credit: We Are via Getty Images) Recent research confirms that people can interpret intentions in each other’s gazes, supporting a common…
A global study explored what makes people most prosperous in different countries. (Image courtesy of Luciano Lozano via Getty Images) What does it mean to live a good life? For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and people from different cultures have tried…
Cat remains discovered in the wreckage of a Spanish ship that sank in 1559 represent the earliest known instance of cat domestication in what is now the United States. University of British Columbia Library Special CollectionsShips’ cats were common throughout…
The upper part of the column was found upside down in the ruins of a Byzantine building from the 6th or 7th century AD and was probably used as building material for the structure. Israel Antiquities Authority/Facebook Unlike all previously…
For years, researchers were unable to reach a consensus on whether Dickinsonia should be considered an animal, until new research confirmed that it is, in fact, one of the oldest known animals. YouTubeFossil Dickinsonia. Dickinsonia were part of the Ediacaran…
These 30 “curse tablets” created for the dead illustrate the lengths to which the Athenians were willing to go to place a curse on their enemies. Jutta Stroschek/German Archaeological InstituteGreek curse tablet in the shape of a liver, found in…
British law requires citizens to report any ‘hoard’ of metal artefacts that are more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectors failed to comply. British Museum/PAOne of 300 ancient coins found by Powell and Davis. After contacting several…
While preparing to build a housing complex in Stuttgart, archaeologists stumbled upon an ancient horse cemetery that was used by a Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the 2nd century AD. ancient Rome ./p h2>Ancient Roman horse cemetery discovered in…