Archaeology

Archaeology

People may have lived in Brazil more than 20,000 years ago

Stone Age humans left behind clues of their presence at a remote Brazilian rock shelter.

Anthropology

Fiery re-creations show how Neandertals could have easily made tar

Neandertals could have made tar with simple methods and materials on hand, new experiments show.

Archaeology

Ancient mud documents the legacy of Rome’s lead pipes

Researchers used lead levels in Rome’s ancient harbors to track lead pipe use and urbanization.

Anthropology

Some secrets of China’s terra-cotta army are baked in the clay

Specialized production system lay behind the famous terra-cotta troops found in ancient Chinese emperor’s tomb.

Anthropology

Sacrificed dog remains feed tales of Bronze Age ‘wolf-men’ warriors

Canine remnants of a possible Bronze Age ceremony inspire debate.

Archaeology

Humans first settled in Australia as early as 65,000 years ago

Australia may have said “G’day” to humankind thousands of years earlier than previously believed.

Genetics

Dog domestication happened just once, ancient DNA study suggests

DNA of ancient canines counters idea that dogs were domesticated twice, in Europe and Asia.

Archaeology

Copper in Ötzi the Iceman’s ax came from surprisingly far away

Copper for the ancient Iceman’s blade traveled about 500 kilometers to his northern Italian home region.

Archaeology

Pin-drop test pops Greek amphitheater’s acoustic claims

Analysis of an ancient Greek amphitheater’s ability to carry sounds reveals overblown tour guide claims.

Anthropology

Carved human skulls found at ancient worship center in Turkey

Visitors to an ancient ritual site may have carved human skulls as part of ancestor worship.

Archaeology

Sound-reflecting shelters inspired ancient rock artists

Ancient Europeans sought rock art sites where sounds carried.

Genetics

DNA reveals how cats achieved world domination

Analysis of 9,000 years of cat remains suggests two waves of migration