Easter Island not victim of ‘ecocide’, analysis of remains shows
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY—Analysis of remains found on Rapa Nui, Chile (Easter Island) provides evidence contrary to the widely-held belief that the ancient civilization recklessly destroyed...
Ancient ‘House of the Dead’ discovered in Wiltshire
A ‘House of the Dead’ has been discovered in Wiltshire dating back 5,000 years by University of Reading archaeologists and students, and could contain...
How ancient China and Egypt developed similar structures
Although ancient Egypt and China never communicated with each other, they had many things in common. The exhibition "China and Egypt. Cradles of the...
Mars’ Two-Faces and Moons Could Result from an Early Cataclysmic Impact
Mars experienced a single colossal impact during its first 130 million years, the equivalent to the largest body in the today’s asteroid belt slamming...
Ancient monuments used for mysterious moonlit ceremonies?
Sarah Knapton,
Ancient stone monuments may have been used for mysterious night-time ceremonies, archaeologists believe, after finding that some rock carvings only appear...
5,000-Year-Old ‘Giants’ Discovered in China?
Archaeologists in China have made a stunning discovery, finding graves bearing the ancient remains of a 'giant' people buried approximately 5,000 year ago.
The bones,...
Tunnel Discovered Under Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán Mexico
By Heather Brady
Archaeologists have discovered a secret tunnel under a famous and massive pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuacán, northeast of Mexico City.
The...
Life on Mars? Study Showing Martian Soil Kills Bacteria Dims Hopes
Jessica Wapner
Recent images and other compelling evidence that water once flowed on Mars have generated hope of finding microbial life there. That hope...
Researchers document early, permanent human settlement in Andes
Using five different scientific approaches, a team including University of Wyoming researchers has given considerable support to the idea that humans lived year-round in...
United States Files Civil Action To Forfeit Thousands Of Ancient Iraqi Artifacts Imported By...
Earlier today, the United States filed a civil complaint to forfeit thousands of cuneiform tablets and clay bullae. As alleged in the complaint, these...