Baby bottles have been around for thousands of years and may help us understand the prehistoric baby boom. H. Seidl da Fonseca/Nature JournalWhile the switch from maternal milk to animal milk allowed mothers to become more fertile again, leading to…
After metal detectorists found brooches on Senja Island, a team of archaeologists carried out a large-scale excavation and discovered the burial site of a Viking woman and her dog. On the remote Norwegian island of Senja, archaeologists have unearthed a…
Archaeologists excavating the ruins of Gordion have just discovered an ancient Phrygian tomb that may belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, a ruler known for being able to turn everything he touched into gold. @atakanakcayyy/InstagramArchaeologists are excavating…
This is the oldest known fossil of a modern bird. DJ Field/University of Cambridge. A 3D-printed replica of the small skull of Asteriornis Maastrichtensis, also known as the Wonder Chicken. The fossils, including a beautifully preserved skull and several limbs,…
The condom is believed to have come from an elite Parisian brothel and features an erotic illustration of a nun offering herself to three aroused clergymen. Curator Joyce Zelen commented on the condom: “We examined it with a UV lamp…
The Chinese traveler jumped into the pit and began to “push and pull” the terracotta warriors, causing noticeable damage to two of them. Weibo via XTourist, as seen in videos circulating on social media. The tourist “suffers from a mental…
Using modern technology, scientists have “digitally unpacked” 2,000-year-old animal mummies from Ancient Egypt and discovered the causes of their death. Swansea University Micro-CT scan of a mummified Egyptian cobra dating back to 2000. A team of researchers from Swansea University…
The unusual box contains a set of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil. It includes empty potion bottles, a bottle of shark teeth, a Bible and a pistol. Hansons AuctioneersThe vampire slayer kit features pink silk interior…
Ronald Clucas has been metal detecting for 50 years and recently made his most significant discovery: a Viking armband made from eight gold rods woven into an intricate pattern. Isle of Man National HeritageRonald Clucas (left) has been metal detecting…
“We’ve seen thousands of amber fossils, but the color preservation in these specimens is just amazing.” Kai et al. The exoskeletons of these colorful insects (left) remain intact thanks to the tree resin that coats them. The study revealed fully…
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First discovered in 1990, the Byzantine-era mosaic, dating from 324 to 638 CE, includes intricate depictions of everyday life, animals, mythical creatures, fruits and more. Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe intricate details of the mosaic testify to the high skill of its…