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Rare Astrolabe Reveals History of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Astronomy
In a recent study of an ancient tool called an astrolabe, scientists made a new discovery. This device, used to determine dates and times using stars, was found in a museum in Verona, Italy. What's important about this astrolabe...
Archaeology
390 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Forest in England is the Oldest Ever Discovered
A recent study published in the Journal of the Geological Society revealed a surprising find: fossilized trees discovered in southwest England are now considered Earth's earliest-known forest. These ancient trees, dating back 390 million years, surpass the previously recognized...
Archaeology
Mesoamericans Drank Tobacco During Healing Rituals, New Study Claims
A recent study published in the journal Antiquity shows that archaeologists found old pottery in Guatemala that had traces of nicotine on it.
The pottery was found in Cotzumalhuapa, which was a large city during the Late Classic Period in...
Archaeology
Items Used by Roman Cavalry Unearthed by Metal Detectorist
Metal artifacts from the Iron Age and Roman times were found by Ian Porter, a metal detectorist, on an island in Wales.
The discovery, made in 2020 while Porter was exploring pastures and spring on Anglesey, has been declared a...
Archaeology
The 11,000-Year-Old Giant Statue of a Man Clutching His Genitals
In Turkey, archaeologists have discovered an ancient statue that's nearly eleven thousand years old. It shows a man clutching his genitals.
They also found a life-sized statue of a wild boar. These statues were found in Gobekli Tepe and Karahan...
Archaeology
Traces of Ancient Human Sacrifices Uncovered in Mexico
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), part of Mexico's Ministry of Culture, recently uncovered an ancient burial site. This finding provides valuable insights into funeral customs of the region's pre-Hispanic era.
The discovery took place in...
Archaeology
World’s Oldest Known Decimal Point Discovered in Italy
Newly discovered notes from 15th-century Italy show that the decimal point is actually 150 years older than what historians previously believed.
Decimal points may seem basic, but they're incredibly helpful in math. They divide whole numbers into tenths, hundredths, and...
Archaeology
Ancient Fossil Unveils ‘Dragon’ From 240 Million Years Ago
Researchers in China have unveiled the remarkable fossils of an ancient sea creature commonly known as the "Chinese dragon."
This creature, known as Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, lived around 240 million years ago during the Triassic period. It had an incredibly long...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Used Glue to Make Stone Tools 40,000 Years Ago
Around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals living in what we now call France crafted tool handles using a special sticky substance. This sticky mix was made from ochre and bitumen, materials they gathered from nearby places.
It is the oldest example...
Archaeology
Ancient Rock Art Transmitted Information Across 100 Generations
New research published in the journal Science Advances unveils surprising findings about ancient rock art in Argentina. Previously estimated to be just a few thousand years old, this collection of drawings found in a Patagonian cave is much older...