One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier ...

Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new secrets from the Old Kingdom. This facial reconstruction of an ancient ...

The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...

Archeologists discovered a clay seal stamped with the name of a biblical figure. The style of the writing on the seal dates the artifact back to the First Temple period 2,600 years ago. Experts ...

Scientists have uncovered DNA from 214 ancient pathogens in prehistoric humans, including the oldest known evidence of plague. The findings show zoonotic diseases began spreading around 6,500 years ...

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Rosemont and a Montreal-based studio have announced the debut immersive art experiences that will be virtually housed in a new venue scheduled to open this fall. “Horizon of Khufu” and “Life ...

An analysis of more than 3 million years of human evolution shows that communication and technology developed in lockstep. As ancient humans came up with more advanced stone tools and other ...

In the tapestry of human history, unexpected treasure finds have woven narratives that transcend time, unveiling glimpses of past eras. Lascaux painting. Credit: Public Domain Numerous unexpected ...