Bones
This 130,000-Year-Old Decorative Bear Bone May Be the Oldest Known Neanderthal Art
Researchers say the carved artifact was not a utilitarian item and instead served a symbolic purpose
These Ancient Skeletons Are Not Entwined Lovers, But a Daughter Embracing Her Mother
New research found that the two women, who were buried in Austria atop a horse, were first-degree relatives who died some 1,800 years ago
Meet Shanidar Z, a Neanderthal Woman Who Walked the Earth 75,000 Years Ago
After carefully piecing her skull back together, archaeologists and paleoartists have created a lifelike 3D reconstruction of the woman's face
Archaeologists Discover Medieval Artifacts Ahead of Bridge Demolition in England
Found during a construction project near the railway station in York, the trove includes pottery and bones
Could Running Around a 'Wall of Death' Help Astronauts Stay in Shape on the Moon?
Short sprints on these cylindrical structures, long used by daredevil motorcycle riders, might promote muscle mass and bone density in low-gravity conditions
In This Ancient Cemetery, Romans Left Fine Glass Vessels, Platforms for Feasting and Phallic Pendants
Archaeologists in Narbonne, France, have been studying the necropolis since 2017
These Massive, Extinct Salmon Had Spiky Teeth Like a Warthog's Tusks
For decades, scientists thought the teeth pointed downward, similar to those of a saber-toothed cat, but now they believe the fish's chompers jutted out sideways
Dentist Discovers Human-Like Jawbone and Teeth in a Floor Tile at His Parents' Home
Scientists are planning to study the specimen, embedded in travertine from western Turkey, in hopes of dating and identifying it
Did Ancient South Americans Keep Foxes as Pets?
At a cemetery in Argentina, a 1,500-year-old fox buried alongside humans suggests a "close relationship" between the species, researchers say
Vikings May Have Used Body Modification as a 'Sign of Identification'
A recent study analyzes Scandinavian examples of filed teeth and elongated skulls dating to the Viking Age
Trove of Viking Combs Sheds Light on English Town's Medieval History
The hair care items are part of a sprawling collection of artifacts found in Ipswich between 1974 and 1994, which are now the subject of a new book
Archaeologists Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone in Czech Republic
The artifact dates to a time when skates were used primarily for practical purposes
Archaeologists Keep Finding Preserved Human Brains. But How Do the Organs Remain Intact?
Scientists have unearthed more than 4,400 human brains—some more than 12,000 years old—making them less rare than thought, a new study finds
Ancient Iberians Ingested Red Dust Loaded With Mind-Altering Mercury
Bones in Spain suggest a mercury-rich mineral used for art and hallucinogenic trips poisoned a community 5,000 years ago
DNA Reveals Presence of Down Syndrome in Ancient Society
The burials of infants with Down syndrome in Europe provide insight into how babies with genetic conditions were cared for in premodern times, according to a new study
Graves of Roman Family Held Jewelry, Coins and 'Exquisite' Vials for Storing Mourners' Tears
Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed the remains of three individuals interred with rare treasures dating to the third century
Romans Stored Hallucinogenic Seeds in a Vial Made From an Animal Bone
Ancient scholars wrote about the medicinal, poisonous and psychoactive properties of black henbane seeds
Police Find Ancient Teenager’s Body, Preserved in Irish Bog for 2,500 Years
Nicknamed the "Bellaghy Boy," he was likely between 13 and 17 when he died around 500 B.C.E.
DNA From 2,000-Year-Old Skeletons Hints at the Origins of Syphilis
In contrast to a common theory, new findings suggest Columbus-led expeditions may not have transported syphilis to Europe from the Americas, though they cannot disprove the claim with certainty
Bodies and Treasure Found in Polish Lake Could Be Connected to Ancient Water Ritual
New research suggests the Chelmno group followed their water burials with mass deposits of bronze jewelry and artifacts
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