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Despite sacrificing people after catastrophic El Niño flooding, ancient societies were generally peaceful
To understand how societies might react to climate change, archaeologists look at social responses to extreme climate events in the past—and in some places, that included measures as drastic as human sacrifice. Mass ritual sacrifices along the desert coast of northern Peru have been linked to…
Exceptional 5th-century warrior burials unearthed in France
Archaeologists excavating an ancient settlement in north-eastern France have discovered an exceptional 5th-century funerary complex containing richly furnished burials, weapons, jewellery and two horses. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
Monumental medieval cathedral uncovered at Old Dongola
Archaeologists excavating Old Dongola in Sudan have uncovered new sections of the Great Church of Jesus, a monumental medieval cathedral believed to have been the largest and, according to Arab historical sources, the richest church in medieval Nubia. This content was originally published on…
Rare fifth-century burials of Germanic chieftains with dazzling weapons and warhorses discovered in France
Archaeologists found a small cemetery full of high-status burials, two of which may be the graves of Germanic chieftains.
How frequently did Viking women fight in battle?
The Vikings are famous for being warriors, but how frequently did Viking women take part in battles?
The introduction of a medieval public health system exposed the population to roundworm
Medieval health and sanitation efforts involved deliberate interventions; however, some of these measures had the opposite effect, leading to an increased spread of disease in Trondheim.
Oldest evidence of cannabis use discovered in 2,700-year-old royal tomb
Horse and human sacrifices were also discovered in the Bronze Age burial complex. The post Oldest evidence of cannabis use discovered in 2,700-year-old royal tomb appeared first on Popular Science .
Tomb in Siberia reveals humans were using cannabis 2800 years ago
Psychoactive compounds have been found in a hair from a Scythian tomb in Siberia, providing the earliest direct evidence of cannabis being used as a drug
1,500 years ago, a man trekked across Europe as the Roman Empire fell
DNA from the man's elaborate boat burial is finally revealing his secrets—and possible mercenary ties. The post 1,500 years ago, a man trekked across Europe as the Roman Empire fell appeared first on Popular Science .
Origin of Stonehenge’s altar remains enigma as north-east Scotland theory ruled out
Geologists say they are getting closer to solving mystery as tests suggest stone may have come from elsewhere in Scotland, northern England or even Ireland They spent countless hours on weather-battered Scottish hills, a hardy band of geologists searching for the origin of one of Stonehenge’s most…
Historians say King Verica persuaded Rome to invade Britain. But could Verica actually have been a queen?
Controversial theory that Verica, who incited Emperor Claudius’s AD43 landing, was a woman could put a new spin on British history if true It was a moment that changed the course of British history: in AD43, Roman troops under the emperor Claudius landed in Kent. Now, an archaeologist has claimed…
Historians say King Verica persuaded Rome to invade Britain. But could Verica actually have been a queen?
Controversial theory that Verica, who incited Emperor Claudius’s AD43 landing, was a woman could put a new spin on British history if true It was a moment that changed the course of British history: in AD43, Roman troops under the emperor Claudius landed in Kent. Now, an archaeologist has claimed…
Stunning collection of prehistoric engravings found in Spanish cave
A close examination of a frequently visited cave wall in Spain has revealed a spectacular assembly of rock art engravings thought to be at least 19,000 years old
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists uncover jewellery, cosmetics and coins in cabinet sealed since eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 Fragments of personal objects, from makeup tools and a perfume bottle to coins and a child’s necklace, have been found tucked away in a wooden wardrobe sealed off for almost 2,000 years…
Replicating the Color-Changing Effect of the Lycurgus Cup
Although most archaeological finds from ancient civilizations aren’t quite as exciting as what you might expect from the movies, occasionally you come across something that’s truly special. The Lycurgus Cup …read more
