Ancient history
When the future decodes the past: How artificial intelligence helps solve the "giant puzzle"
A new AI model helps historians accurately reconstruct ancient Latin inscriptions, reviving lost texts, instructions, and untranslated languages - bringing the past vividly back to life.
The Mysterious Petroglyphs of Oahu: Fingered figures emerge out of the waves
Ancient oil lamps reveal hidden Jewish legacy of Spanish church
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin's Team Unveils 1400-Year-Old Roman Bronze Cauldron in Pergamon
Imhotep's masterpiece: The secrets behind Pharaoh Djoser's step pyramid
The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, suggests that water played a key role in the building process.
4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian 'soul house'
Handprint likely left by ancient potter who moved the clay model before it was dry.
5,500-year-old flint workshop discovered near Kiryat Gat
An advanced industry was revealed at the site, requiring an extremely high level of expertise.
Lost Acropolis piece returns to Athens
Chilean citizen returned the fragment, moved by Greece's struggle to reclaim the Parthenon Sculptures.
Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions
Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.
New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming
While millet was a dietary staple in Korea, especially during the Bronze Age, it barely shows up in early Japanese diets.
St. Thomas More's skull may be exhumed from Canterbury church after nearly 500 years
Sue Palmer stated, "It is unusual to have any relics in an Anglican church, especially those of a Catholic saint, and the PCC views this as an opportunity for ecumenical outreach and cooperation."
Shipwreck of Japanese destroyer Teruzuki found off Guadalcanal
Discovery of the wreck was announced on July 12 by the Ocean Exploration Trust.
Mummy research unveils Ötzi the Iceman's unexpected ancestry
Analysis reveals Copper Age communities were patrilineal, with diverse maternal lineages suggesting women married into male groups.
Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast
Prof. Massimo Capulli said they carefully uncovered rare parts of the ship, including the mast, which is very rarely preserved, making this a significant archaeological discovery.
Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands
researchers find 3,500-year-old rice remains in ritidian beach cave, indicating first settlers brought rice from the philippines.
