In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea
Under the waves near Alexandria, a team of divers found a big surprise: a 2, 000-year-old party boat! This wasn't just any boat. It was a luxury vessel, likely used for fun and maybe even religious events. The boat, called a "thalamagos, " was huge—about 115 feet long and 23 feet wide. It had a fla
Bioarchaeology deals with bones from the past. But these bones don't tell the whole story. There are hidden factors that affect what we find. Computers can help us understand these hidden things better. Computers use math to make models. These models can show how hidden factors change what we see i
In 1982, a group of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University faced a problem. They needed a way to show when they were joking online. This was before emojis, so they had to get creative. The solution? A tiny symbol made from keyboard characters. It all started with a joke gone wrong. A sci
In a recent study, researchers dug into how weather and seasons might have affected old cremation practices. They did this by burning pig legs in different seasons in Greece. The idea was to see how things like temperature, humidity, and wind could change the way bones burn and what they look like a
Digging up old bones and teeth might not sound exciting, but they hold secrets about our past. These secrets are hidden in tiny clues called isotopes. Isotopes are like fingerprints that tell us about the food people ate, the water they drank, and even the air they breathed. Scientists study these
A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
In the heart of London, where new skyscrapers are constantly rising, a surprising discovery has been made. While preparing to build a new 32-story office tower, archaeologists found remnants of a Roman basilica that dates back nearly 2, 000 years. This basilica was part of the forum, the central hub
Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou
Every month, science serves up a buffet of fascinating discoveries. But with so much to digest, some amazing findings can slip through the cracks. Let's dive into a couple of standout stories from January. Imagine peering into the heart of a black hole. In 2019, scientists pulled off an inc
