Ancient Maya Civilization: Unveiling the True Scale of its Population A groundbreaking new study led by Tulane University found that the population of the Maya civilization was far more extensive than previously believed. The research challenges existing perceptions and sheds light on the remarkable scale of this ancient society. Contrary to earlier estimates, which pegged […]
19 wild boars reveal prehistoric Iran threw ceremonial feasts 11,000 years ago
Humans have been feasting for thousands of years, but 19 wild boars in Iran reveal a fascinating glimpse into the ancient past. Recent archaeological findings suggest that prehistoric Iranians engaged in ceremonial feasts as early as 11,000 years ago, shedding light on the social and cultural practices of our ancestors. The discovery, made by a […]
20,000-year-old whale bone tools change narrative about Ice Age humans
20,000-Year-Old Whale Bone Tools Change Narrative About Ice Age Humans A groundbreaking new study has shattered previous conceptions about Paleolithic humans, proving they exploited marine resources far earlier than previously believed. The discovery of 20,000-year-old whale bone tools on the Mediterranean island of Crete has opened up a new realm of possibilities in our understanding […]
Medieval skeleton reveals what Swedish disability care was really like
Medieval Skeleton Reveals What Swedish Disability Care Was Really Like A new study analyzed the skeleton of a man who lived with a disability during the medieval era in Sweden, shedding light on the realities of disability care in that time period. The remains, dating back to the 12th century, belonged to a man who […]
5,000-year-old Peruvian Caral civilization grave reveals high status of women
5,000-Year-Old Peruvian Caral Civilization Grave Reveals High Status of Women At a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru, archaeologists unearthed an astonishingly well-preserved grave of a woman from the ancient Caral civilization. This discovery sheds light on the high status and roles that women held in this advanced society that thrived over 5,000 years ago […]
‘Sensational’ mammoth butchery sites dating back 25,000 years reveal Ice Age survival
“Sensational” Mammoth Butchery Sites Dating Back 25,000 Years Reveal Ice Age Survival Scientists have made a “sensational” find at one of Austria’s most famous Palaeolithic sites, shedding light on the remarkable survival strategies of our Ice Age ancestors. The discovery of mammoth butchery sites dating back 25,000 years has provided valuable insights into how early […]