Divers exploring the underwater remains of Asini have come across impressive ruins of port infrastructure, including a large platform that has largely retained its original appearance, as well as numerous amphorae and other artifacts. Jens Lindström-NMG A sunken port off…
This version of Shakespeare’s famous sonnet was apparently modified to evoke loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War. Billy Wilson/Flickr One of the libraries at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library, where a handwritten copy of the sonnet was found.…
The mosaic depicting fighting Cupids dates back to the third century BC and may be associated with Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos. Kady/Wikimedia CommonsRuins of Teos, Türkiye. Situated on the western coast of Turkey, the…
“This is not just a unique discovery, it is a historical event, one of those that changes the course of history.” MiBAC/FacebookThe jug in which the coins were found. At a press conference to announce the discovery, Bonisoli described it…
Discovered by historian Mike Hume and dated October 1906 – just two months before the Theatre Royal opened – the hidden message includes a list of the names of people involved in the construction of the historic building. Mike HumeThe…
The results of DNA analysis have changed researchers’ understanding of the migration routes of ancient populations. Sikora et al. Scientists have discovered human baby teeth in Siberia that contain the oldest genetic material ever extracted from the country. Recent astonishing…
Stand Up For Science rallies took place across the United States on March 7. (Photo: Nicoletta Lanez) Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, a number of initiatives aimed at cutting federal funding for science and restricting…
(Image credit: National Geographic) If you’re looking to introduce your little explorers to minerals and crystals, this hobby kit from National Geographic is a great place to start. The best science kits for kids are a great way to connect…
Interest in conspiracy theories has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image credit: Guy Smallman/Author via Getty Images) Debunking conspiracy theories with counter-arguments often proves ineffective, but a new scientific review suggests there may be alternative approaches that can effectively…
A modern take on the famous hoax photograph of the Loch Ness Monster, taken in 1934. (Image credit: Matt84 via Getty Images) Hundreds of monster hunters are gathering at Loch Ness this weekend for what organisers say will be the…
Scientists have begun studying the mummy of a creepy “mermaid” that was brought to the United States from Japan in 1906. Early scan results suggest that the mysterious and sinister-looking mermaid mummy brought to the US more than a century…
A supposed yeti footprint in the snow in Bhutan. (Photo courtesy of Sonam Penjore) The search for the Yeti, which ended last month, yielded only one strand of horse hair, BBC Radio 4’s Himalayan search programme reported. Andrew Benfield, a…