Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
Nearly a century ago, Danish archaeologists traveled to the site of the ancient city of Hama, a region that was occupied for close to 8,000 years. Hama, now in modern-day Syria, was first occupied ...
2.4kg Egyptian blue ingot found in Nero's grand palace in Rome
Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate or cuprorivaite, was developed more than 4,000 years ago in Egypt and ...
Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans
Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans ...
The world’s oldest map unlocks secrets from 3,000 years ago
The world’s oldest map unlocks secrets from 3,000 years ago revealing how our ancestors understood the world. The Babylonian ...
Can you crack this 5,000-year-old riddle for £800,000?
Codebreakers could win an £800,000 prize if they successfully translate a 5,000-year-old language previously undeciphered.
The oceanic plate between Arabian and Eurasian continental plates is breaking away
An international research team led by the University of Göttingen has investigated the influence of the forces exerted by the ...
Salmon and Farro Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing
Spice-crusted salmon tops farro alongside black beans, avocado, and arugula in this salmon grain bowl with a honey-mustard ...